Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has announced the appointment of Brian Reid and Alan Stephens to the board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.

The appointment is for a four year period commencing on 1 October 2010.

The Minister said: "Alan Stephens and Brian Reid bring a wealth of commercial experience, especially in the area of corporate finance, sales and marketing to the board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. They join Peter Fitzsimmons who was appointed to the board in April of this year.

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"The public competition to recruit new board members attracted a range of highly skilled candidates. I am extremely grateful for all those who expressed an interest in serving the local community in this way.

"The port at Warrenpoint is a key economic gateway to the North. I am confident that, under the leadership of the Chairman, Jim Stewart, the Harbour Authority will continue to provide the strategic direction necessary to the steer the port through the current challenging trading environment. I am sure that Mr Stephens and Mr Reid will make a significant contribution to the efficient management of the port and I wish them well."

(GK/BMcC)