Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

Brand Slam: The companies bruised by trademark battles

Companies big and small are turning to trademark law to protect their patch, with disputes often boiling down to small details like colour schemes and prefixes, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 06 Dec

Patrick Temple, chair of the Donegal Tweed Association and CEO of Magee Weaving, says a geographical designation would give clarity to customers

Donegal tweed on track for special EU protection

Donegal tweed could soon be granted special geographical protection by the European Union under a newly-launched scheme.

Business • 03 Dec

Worker usage of AI tools remains low - survey

The vast majority of Irish workers are not using artificial intelligence tools on a daily basis, according to a survey by PwC.

Business • 03 Dec

Dublin Port Company says the higher charges are needed to help it fund its €2bn Masterplan

Hauliers criticise Dublin Port's planned charge increase

The Irish Road Hauliers Association has criticised Dublin Port's plan to significantly raise its charges on goods shipments from next year.

Business • 01 Dec

Credit Union loan book up 10% to €6.48 billion

The credit union loan book now stands at €6.48 billion - up 10% year-on-year, according to the Irish League of Credit Unions.

Business • 26 Nov

Criminals ahead of firms, regulators on AI - survey

A sizable majority of Irish compliance professionals think criminals are outpacing companies and regulators in their explotation of artificial intelligence.

Business • 25 Nov

Kim Kardashian is pictured at the "All's Fair" premiere at Leicester Square in London

Girlbossing it: Kim Kardashian's billion dollar empire

Kim Kardashian may still be the butt of many jokes, but she's built an incredible business empire in spite – or maybe because – of that, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 23 Nov

UK, Truck driver talking to driving instructor

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