€219,468 has been allocated to four Kerry remote working hubs to improve facilities.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, yesterday announced a series of initiatives to make remote working more accessible and attractive.
€5 million has been allocated through the Connected Hubs 2022 Call to build capacity and enhance existing remote working facilities.
A total of 81 projects across the country were successful in securing funding, including four in Kerry.
Kenmare Co-Working Hub is to get €75,000 for an outdoor seating area, a canteen upgrade, LED lighting, a new break out/overflow area, and work on the carpark.
Island Point Castleisland is to benefit from over €74,358 for additional offices, solar panels, new windows and doors, disabled toilets, a training/conference room, and to upgrade outdoor lighting.
The Box Co Work Killarney is to get €51,660 to subdivide some open plan areas, improve IT infrastructure, install privacy booths and security systems, as well as signage and furnishings.
HQ Listowel has been allocated €18,450 to enhance its existing disability and sustainable/energy management systems.
