Noel Dempsey T.D., the Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources today announced that he has appointed six new members to the board of the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA).
The Digital Hub is an Irish Government project with the objective of creating an international centre of excellence for knowledge, innovation and creativity focused around digital media enterprise. The Digital Hub Development Agency was established by the Digital Hub Development Agency Act 2003 to implement and administer the development of the Digital Hub.
Under the DHDA Act 2003, the DHDA Board members are appointed by the Minister, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, for a maximum of three years.
The Minister also designates one member as chairperson. The Board must also include the DHDA CEO, the Dublin City Council City Manager (or nominee), and a local community representative.
“The Digital Hub provides a high quality cluster environment for Irish and international new media companies, research and development and educational/community initiatives. To date it has succeeded in attracting over fifty digital media companies, employing more than 400 people. I am certain that the new board members I have appointed today will bring their experiences and expertise to bear and continue the success of the Digital Hub project,” said Minister Dempsey.
For a full list of appointees to the board please see notes to editors below.
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Notes to Editors
Minister Dempsey has appointed the following new members to the board:
John Tierney, Dublin City Council
Frank Ryan, Entreprise Ireland
James Boylan, Community Representative
Michael Kelly, Higher Education Authority (HEA)
Ruth Mac Partlin , Fluid Rock Ltd
Helen Keelen, Sirikit
Ms. Rosemarie Gunn, Gunne Residential
The Minister has re-appointed the following members:
Sean Dorgan, IDA
Jackie Harrison, IBEC
The following members are remaining on the Board:
Attracta McMullin, Former School Principal
Jack Fagan, Chartered Accountant
Mr. Philip Flynn CEO, Digital hub
Mr. Joe Murphy, Publishing Businessman
Ms. Joyce O’Connor will chair the Board.
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