Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

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Firms' climate actions fall short of ambitions - report

A report that looks at the climate action of a number of significant Irish businesses says they are showing strong leadership and governance on climate action, but not making sufficient progress towards the actual reduction in emissions.

Business • 21 Nov

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Costs continue to weigh on SMEs - survey

The majority of SMEs here have been impacted by global trade tensions and tariffs, according to the latest SME Business Sentiment Survey from Chartered Accountants Ireland and GRID Finance.

Business • 20 Nov

Ireland needs to rethink its energy policy - IAE

Ireland needs to rebalance its energy policy to better meet the needs of consumers and provide energy security, according to a report from the Irish Academy of Engineering.

Business • 17 Nov

Like Father, Like Son: Murdoch family's succession row

After decades of uncertainty, Lachlan Murdoch has been confirmed as the new leader of his father's media empire, offering him significant political power around the world, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 17 Nov

Bubble Trouble: Is too much being spent on AI?

Firms are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence with little to show for it, leading many major tech and trading exports to conclude that the industry is in a bubble, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 11 Nov

Revenue extends LPT filing deadline to 12th November

Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings by three days, to Wednesday 12th November.

Business • 07 Nov

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Cyber leaders worried about budgets and burnout - survey

More than 80% of firms have enhanced their cybersecurity over the past six months - according to the latest Cyber Leaders Index from EY Ireland.

Business • 05 Nov

Home rebuild costs up by 7% in past year - SCSI

The average cost of rebuilding a home has risen by 7% nationally in the past year, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.

Business • 04 Nov

Quicker Boeing deliveries help Ryanair boost H1 profits

Ryanair will have more capacity and lower fares at Dublin Airport this Christmas due to the suspension of the passenger cap, according to group chief executive Michael O'Leary.

Business • 03 Nov

Irish VC activity stable in Q3 - KPMG report

There were fewer venture capital deals involving Irish companies in the third quarter, but the combined value of those deals increased, according to the latest VenturePulse survey from KPMG.

Business • 29 Oct