Base Enterprise Centre in Mulhuddart has unveiled two new remote working hubs, a remote working meeting room with the latest IT, and 24 hour access to post and working space for distance work.
The centre has provision of electric car charging and 30 solar panels to reduce running costs.
Base will be one of the first centres to use the new free ‘use and try’ voucher scheme introduced by minister Heather Humphreys recently.
The scheme will make 10,000 try-out hot desk working days available to hub users around the country.
Base Enterprise Centre is a social enterprise established in 1995 to provide enterprise workspace and supports to new business start-ups and to facilitate growth.
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The provision of the new remote working facilities and the modernisation of the Michael Galvin Building in the enterprise centre was funded by Enterprise Ireland and connected hubs through the Dept of Rural and Community Development. The facility is supported by Fingal County Council.
Base provides 12 incubator office units for start-up enterprises in their first three years and an additional 24,000 square feet of general enterprise/light industrial unit space. Facilities include an on-site café, office services, personal lockers and access to conference and meeting rooms. Nearby Parlickstown House is an important centre for social and community organisations.
Jim Cuddy, chairman of Base Enterprise Centre CLG, said: “Since 1995 Base has been at the forefront in the creation of employment and support of small and medium enterprises in especially in Dublin 15. Everything has changed in the past three years, but we continue to innovate. Today we continue our leadership role in the rapidly changing, post-pandemic work environment by launching facilities for remote workers.”
Mayor of Fingal Cllr Howard Mahony observed that modernisation of the building and the expansion of its services is testimony to the ideals of the late Michael Galvin and the first pioneering board of BASE and their mission to make a difference.
Chief Executive of Fingal Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, added: “The entrepreneurs and business creators who are present here today who have chosen Base as their home represent the diversity of modern Ireland and the creative energy across a range of sectors from Food, Medical Services to Technology that will shape our economic future.”
Speaking at the opening, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said: “Hybrid working patterns can radically improve quality of life without damaging productivity or decreasing output. If you live in the Dublin 15 area, I encourage you to check out these excellent facilities in Base. Employers should think about how they can facilitate remote working for employees, or consider using Remote Working Hubs as alternatives to the regular office.”
Photo: Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Krissy Gibson from Take the Cake. (Pic: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography)
