Corporate insolvencies in Ireland remained relatively stable in the third quarter of 2025, according to PwC’s latest Insolvency Barometer, published today.
The report shows that insolvency activity has averaged 204 cases per quarter over the past three years, reflecting what PwC describes as the resilience of Irish businesses.
In Q3 2025, a total of 197 insolvencies were recorded, down 22% from the 252 reported in the previous quarter.
That brings the year-to-date total to 641, only slightly below the 660 insolvencies seen in the same period in 2024.
PwC forecasts that the full-year total will be in the region of 850, compared to 868 last year.
Ken Tyrrell, Business Recovery Partner at PwC Ireland, said: “Ahead of