The computer gaming sector’s growth over the past decade has taken many in the IT sector by surprise. Enterprise Ireland, however, have had their eyes on its potential for some time.

The video games market is the fastest-growing area of the global entertainment and media sector, and the Programme for Government includes a commitment to support the digital games industry and promote Ireland as a gaming hub.

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, has asked Forfás to produce a report on the potential of the industry – which he hopes will pinpoint what Ireland needs to do to optimise Digital Gaming in Ireland.

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