Hurley new head of research centre

Communications Minister Noel Dempsey announced the appointment of Ben Hurley as chief executive of the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) yesterday.

The centre, at Dublin’s Digital Hub, is an independent company founded through collaboration between third level institutions to translate research into commercial potential.

Mr Noel Dempsey, said that the centre has a unique opportunity to unleash innovation potential in Ireland and foster the digital media sector.