A panel discussion on the issue of heritage was held on 1 March 2007. This was hosted by Marie-Louise Muir of the BBC and the panel comprised Sir Reg Empey MLA; Maurice Kinkead, Landmark East; Prof Brian McClelland, University of Ulster; Prof Liam Kennedy, University of Ulster; Rita harkin, Ulster Architectural Heritage Society; Moya Hinds, Conway Mill; Michael Coulter, Environment and Heritage Service; and John Linden, Planning Service.