Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed the appointment of David Porter as the new President of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Mr Porter is Director of Engineering and Transformation at the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) and is the 161st President of the ICE in the Institution's 207-year history and only the third person from Northern Ireland to hold the prestigious position.

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Speaking after the inaugural address in London, Minister Kimmins highlighted the significance of the appointment: "I want to congratulate David on his appointment as President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and wish him every success in the year ahead. This is not only a great personal honour for David, but it also reflects positively on the Department for Infrastructure and the wider Civil Service. Since becoming Minister I have worked closely with David, and his expertise, passion for his work and commitment to delivering for people has been evident. I have no doubt that in his year as President he will make a significant contribution to the work of ICE."

Mr Porter will serve a one-year term as President of the ICE.