Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

Emerald Airlines' CEO Keith Butler said it was not realistic that capacity would shift to Cork and Shannon airports

Emerald Airlines calls for 'leadership' on passenger cap

The CEO of Emerald Airlines has called for "real leadership" from Government to address the issues created by the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Business • 09 Oct 24

Concord was supposed to be the start of an epic franchise that would draw more players to Sony's Playstation

Game Over: The $200m flop you've never heard of

Even the biggest flop tends to make some of its money back - but Sony's blockbuster multiplayer game won't have made the studio a single cent following its short livespan, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 07 Oct 24

The job cuts are part of a global, $1.5bn cost-cutting programme announced by the pharmaceutical firm in May

Pfizer to cut up to 210 jobs at Irish facilities

Pharmaceutical firm Pfizer is to cut more jobs at its Irish manufacturing facilities, as part of a global cost-cutting programme.

Business • 01 Oct 24

Peloton briefly became the hottest topic in fitness - but a series of issues has seen its valuation plummet

Hype Cycle: The 'game changer' products that fizzled out

Sometimes a company looks like it's going to change the world - until reality hits and it all falls apart, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Sep 24

Wizz Air made headlines with its 'all you can fly' offer - but there are lots of terms and conditions that make it less attractive than it seems

Too Unlimited: Are 'all you can eat' offers good value?

There are a growing number of 'all you can eat' offers - from phones to flights to cafés - but the devil is always in the detail, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 16 Sep 24

The number 13 has been considered unlucky for centuries - while Fridays have negative connotations of their own

Luckless: Is Friday the 13th bad for business?

There's no evidence that Friday 13th is unluckier than any other day, but it's a bad one for some businesses nonetheless, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 13 Sep 24

Sinéad Pillion, Ericsson Athlone Head of Operations; Börje Ekholm, Ericsson CEO and Denis Dullea, Ericsson Athlone Site Head in Athlone today

Ericsson committed to Ireland despite 'uncertainty' - CEO

The CEO of telecoms giant Ericsson says Europe's Apple tax ruling creates uncertainty for firms considering investing in Ireland, however it will not impact his company's plans in the country.

Business • 11 Sep 24

Pipers Square in Finglas, north Dublin, will be made up of 598 passive apartments

Cairn sets out vision for passive homes

Passive homes could become the standard for new builds in Ireland, according to Cairn Homes.

Business • 10 Sep 24

Many Oasis fans will look back in anger about last week's ticket sale process

Priced Out: Oasis unwittingly spark ticketing backlash

Dynamic pricing is not new - not even in Ireland - but last Saturday's Oasis ticket debacle has led to criticism of the practice from all corners, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 09 Sep 24

Shannon Airport Group was established ten years ago - following the airport's break away from the then Dublin Airport Authority

Shannon Airport can ease Dublin's capacity crunch - CEO

Airlines and customers should look west as one way of overcoming the problems posed by Dublin Airport's passenger cap, according to the CEO of Shannon Airport Group.

Business • 05 Sep 24