Creation of new Infrastructure Commission 'the game changer we need' Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon pictured with Kirsty McManus (IoD NI national director), who chaired the independent panel of experts to produce the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Infrastructure. Picture: Kelvin Boyes/PressEye Gary McDonald Business Editor 05 August, 2021 01:00 Northern Ireland Business Alliance members (from left) Bob Barbour (Centre for Competitiveness), Ann McGregor (NI Chamber), Kirsty McManus (IoD NI) and Angela McGowan (CBI NI) BUSINESSES in the north are embracing a Stormont commitment to establishing a "game-changing" independent Infrastructure Commission which will drive forward a post-Covid recovery. The commission will advise on delivering large scale transformative projects to enhance economic growth in the north and help tackle the climate crisis.