A ‘digital transformation plan’ has been launched for Dún Laoghaire to accelerate the town as a national hub for digital business and create 450 technology jobs within two years.
The Action Plan was launched today by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor. The plan will see the opening of a co-working space for digital businesses, an innovation lab and unused office space being opened for technology businesses.
The plan, created by Digital Dún Laoghaire, is an initiative of Business Improvement District (BID).
On-going initiatives in Dun Laoghaire include:
Free broadband throughout the town
A conference on ‘Digital Transformation’ in June
A digital co-working space to open in May
CoderDojo groups
Monthly digital and tech meetups
Regular updates for members
Speaking today, Minister Mitchell O’Connor said, "I congratulate Digital Dún Laoghaire on its plan to transform the town into the digital, creative and technology hub for the region. With 56% of the labour force in the area comprising professional, managerial and technical workers, Dún Laoghaire is an ideal location for a digital cluster."
She added, "The town has excellent public transport links, a supportive County Council, strong buy-in from IADT and the backing of local businesses. There are over 70 digital companies in the area and there is confidence in this initiative.”
Source: www.businessworld.ie
