The First Minister, the Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA, and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness MP, MLA, have announced the appointment of Mr Trevor Alan Rue as Deputy Chief Commissioner to the Planning and Water Appeals Commissions.

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The appointment takes effect from 23 July 2012.

Mr Rue, who is currently a Principal Commissioner, has been with the Planning and Water Appeals Commissions since 1997.

Mr Rue replaces Ms Elaine Kinghan who was appointed Chief Commissioner to the Planning and Water Appeals Commissions with effect 27 January 2012.

Mr Rue has not engaged in any political activity in the last five years.

(CD/GK)