Irish corporate insolvencies remained broadly unchanged during the first half of 2026, with businesses continuing to show resilience despite persistent economic challenges, according to the latest Insolvency Barometer from PwC Ireland.
The report found that 444 corporate insolvencies were recorded in the first six months of the year, only marginally higher than the 436 recorded during the same period in 2025.
A total of 232 insolvencies were recorded in the second quarter alone.
The figures continue a pattern of stability that has characterised the Irish market over the past three years, with quarterly insolvencies averaging just over 200 cases since the beginning of 2023. Insolvency levels also remain below the long-term…