Minutes of Proceedings

The meeting opened at 10.20am.

1. Apologies

The apologies are noted above.

2. Briefing from DCAL, Belfast Visitors and Convention Bureau and 2013 World Police and Fire Games Ltd. on World Police and Fire Games 2013

The following officials joined the meeting at 10.20am:

Head of 2013 Projects Branch, DCAL, Ms Joanna McConway;
Chief Executive, 2013 WPFG Ltd, Mr John Tully; and
Director of Visitor Servicing, BVCB, Ms Mary Jo McCanny.

The officials briefed the Committee.

Mr William Irwin joined the meeting at 10.24am.

Mr Michael McGimpsey joined the meeting at 10.33am.

Mr William Humphrey left the meeting at 10.38am.

A question and answer session followed.

Mr David Hilditch left the meeting at 10.45am.

Mr William Humphrey rejoined the meeting at 10.55am.

The Deputy Chair, Mr William Irwin, took the Chair at 10.56am.

The Chair, Miss Michelle McIlveen, left the meeting at 10.56am.

Mr William Humphrey declared an interest as a member of Belfast City Council.

Mr Michael McGimpsey left the meeting at 11.03am.

As quorum was lost, the Committee adjourned at 11.03am.

The officials left the meeting at 11.03am.

Miss Michelle McIlveen MLA
Chairperson, Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure
21 March 2013