THE food and forestry sectors are underused and offer great potential to compete internationally and boost exports, according to Engineers of Ireland president Martin Lowery.

LEADING names in policy and business in Ireland and mainland Europe, as well as the country’s most outspoken commentators, will address a major conference on land use, run by the RDS on October 9 and 10.

Land sales have helped to boost Coillte’s annual profits.

Annual reports show that few semi-State bosses got major wage rises, writes Ian Guider.