New network of remote working hubs a ‘game-changer for rural Ireland’

Responding to questions in the Dáil last week, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys said over 300 hubs have been surveyed for possible inclusion in the network, with at least 40 expected to be included at the time of the launch on Monday next. More than 100 hubs are expected to be on board by the end of 2021.

The hubs will share back-office services, and there will be a common booking platform for hub-users, meaning they are not restricted in terms of where they choose to be based.

The network, which will allow people to work nearer their homes and avoid long commutes, is being created as a response to the Covid crisis and the impact it has had on working patterns.