New Voucher Scheme For Remote Working Goes Live

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 15:26

By Caoimhe Harney

Find out here how to register for the vouchers.

The public can sign up for free use of nearly 4,400 hot-desks from today.

There are 250 remote-working hubs across the country.

From today, 10,000 day-vouchers are available on the Connected Hubs website, for new and existing users.

Peolple wishing to register for free vouchers can do so online or via the ConnectedHubs mobile app.

Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin commented: “It is anticipated that a minimum of 10,000 hot desk working days will be provided free of charge over the course of the Scheme.

"This scheme is for both existing hub users, as well as those accessing hub facilities for the first time.”

“This scheme will be rolled out in two phases. Phase one will run from now until August 31st with the second phase starting in September and expected to run into early 2023," she said.

“During the first phase three vouchers will be credited to the accounts of all registered ConnectedHubs.ie users, with each voucher redeemable for a day’s hot-desk working in participating hubs.

“Recent CSO data shows an 11% growth in population in Kildare, one of the highest in the Country and in we need to support the development of tight knit, sustainable communities.

"Encouraging those who can, to stay, work and contribute to our local community and economy will benefit not only the individuals but also our entire community," she added.

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