Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

Two thirds of consumers feel they are doing all they can at the moment to reduce their environmental impact

Consumers worried about climate but fear cost of change

Seven out of ten Irish people are concerned about climate change but also worry about the cost of going green, according to a new survey by PTSB.

Business • 08 Nov 23

Star Power: The billion dollar business of endorsements

Celebrity endorsements are hundreds of years old – but while they used to spark accusations of 'selling out', the age of the influencer seems to have made them more acceptable than ever, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Oct 23

Denise Cullen, Enterprise Solutions; Giselle Makinde Goncalves, Cream of the Crop; Minister of State Neale Richmond, Aine Kennedy, The Smooth Company and Laura McCarthy, Drink Botanicals Ireland

National Women's Enterprise Day takes place today

Events marking the 17th National Women's Enterprise Day are taking place around the country today.

Business • 19 Oct 23

The Nexus gaming conference aims to bring together developers, publishers and investors to discuss the opportunities in the sector here - and its potential for growth

Ireland's first gaming industry conference switches on

Ireland's first gaming industry conference - Nexus - takes place in Dublin today.

Business • 18 Oct 23

Extending the life of appliances and devices - rather than replacing them - is a key step in creating a circular economy

Circular Thinking: The economy-wide move to cut waste

The circular economy is about making better use of the products and materials we already have but Ireland is way behind its European neighbours on making the transition, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 17 Oct 23

Burger King is accused of exaggerating the size of its burgers - but it's not the only fast food chain to face this kind of lawsuit

Feast for the eyes: How fast food is made to look good

Few expect their fast food to look anything like what they see on the menu – but they might not realise the lengths companies go to in order to make their food picture perfect, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 12 Oct 23

Commercial activity continued to be a drag on the sector but there was optimism around the outlook for housing

Modest slowdown in September construction activity: PMI

Activity in the construction sector slowed again in September, according to the latest purchasing managers index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland.

Business • 09 Oct 23

But prices were still more than 72% lower compared to August 2022.

Wholesale electricity prices up 10% in August - CSO

Wholesale electricity prices rose in August but were still much lower year-on-year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 22 Sep 23

Ireland is a big producer - and trader - of seafood, but high prices have put some consumers off (pic RollingNews.ie)

Sunk Cost: Seafood sales sink on higher prices

Irish people's love of seafood is being tested by a dramatic rise in the cost of fish, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 21 Sep 23

The cost of producing dairy - from energy to feed to fertiliser - has risen dramatically in the past two years

Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy

Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past two years. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Business • 17 Sep 23