Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

Big Score: The business of TV & film soundtracks

Having a stand-out song on your soundtrack has long been desirable for film producers, but getting your song featured in a film has become more important to artists too, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 16 hrs

Bursting of AI bubble poses risk and potential for Europe

A bursting of the artificial intelligence bubble would have a knock-on impact on Europe, but there could be some upside for companies here too, according to one markets analyst.

Business • 10 Oct

Watch: Budget 2026 in 60 seconds

Government has announced a €9.4b package for Budget 2026.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct

Economy predicted to grow by 3.3% this year, 2.3% in 2026

The Government predicts the domestic economy will grow by 3.3% this year and 2.3% in 2026.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct

Fiat is the cornerstone of the Agnelli empire - but it's no longer its most valuable asset

Fiat Feud: The succession row within 'Italy's Kennedys'

The family behind Fiat, Ferrari and Juventus are worth tens of billions of euro - but a bitter succession feud between mother and son has cast doubt on the group's future, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 05 Oct

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Majority of consumers still using three main banks

The vast majority of consumers still use AIB, Bank of Ireland or PTSB for the bulk of their banking, but most younger customers also use Revolut, according to the Department of Finance's latest Consumer Sentiment Banking Survey.

Business • 02 Oct

High profile cyber attacks often down to basic errors

A recent space of high-profile attacks shows how companies of any size can make basic cybersecurity errors, according to an IT expert.

Business • 30 Sep

Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers

Exports of Irish spirits continued to rise last year, according to the 2024 Annual Report from Drinks Ireland Spirits.

Business • 29 Sep

99 Problems: Why Ben & Jerry's is at war with Unilever

The man who put 'Jerry' into 'Ben & Jerry's' has walked away from the company he co-founded in a dispute that many industry-watchers predicted 25 years ago, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Sep

Directors cited increased regulation and rising costs as a key concern - but most wanted the Budget to focus on tackling infrastructure bottlenecks

Prioritise infrastructure in Budget 2026 - IoD poll

The majoriy of company directors here think infrastructure investment should be the priority in Budget 2026.

Business • 26 Sep