Adam Maguire

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Watch: Budget 2026 in 60 seconds

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

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct 25

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 25

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 25

A stock omage of a woman inserting a card into an ATM

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Ireland's place as a bridge between the US and EU could make it hugely influencial in the development of safe and ethical AI, the forum heard

Forum aims to make Ireland a global leader in AI

Ireland has the chance to become a global leader in the development of safe and ethical artificial intelligence usage, a forum taking place in Dublin has heard.

Business • 25 Sep 25

Apple turns the cables on EU's charger rules

Apple is ditching charging cables from a key product line, but not even the European Union will be able to say much about such an anti-consumer move, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 22 Sep 25