Present:Mr A Maginness (Joint Chairperson)

Mr R Beggs

Mr P J Bradley (Representing Mr E McGrady)

Mr G Campbell

Mr F Cobain

Mr B Hutchinson

Mr D McClarty

Mr M McGimpsey

Ms J Morrice

Mr M Morrow

Dr D O'Hagan

Mr P Roche

Mr J Tierney

Mr D Watson

Mr S Wilson (Joint Chairperson)

Apologies:Mr P Doherty

Mr A Maskey

Mr S Neeson

Mr D O'Connor

In Attendance:Dr S DonnellyMs C Ashfield*

Mr G MartinMr I Ferris*

Mr D HarkinMr R Hayden*

Ms K Johnston

Ms V Surplus

The Committee heard a presentation from Mr Gordon Irwin (Chief Executive), Mr Frank Cushnahan (Chairman) and Ms Ann McLaughlin (Commissioner) from the Belfast Harbour Commissioners on their proposals for the future of Belfast Port. There followed a brief question-and-answer session on points of clarification.