Inaugural chairman of Forfás held directorships with a number of major Irish groups right up until his death on Saturday
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In a statement on Tuesday, Ibec chief executive Danny McCoy said it was “with great sadness” that the organisation has learned of his death, describing him as “a highly respected figure in Irish business and public service”.