For this reason the digital hub is of the utmost importance for the future. The idea of the digital hub and the development agency this Bill will establish is to provide us with the opportunity to take the next steps in technological advancement. It will set up what will become our very own flagship in the digital media sector to be located in the Thomas Street area of Dublin. This will be home to start-up facilities for early stage, fast growth and established companies to undertake research and development into digital industries.