169 firms went out of business in the first half of the year.
Fewer businesses went into insolvency in the first 6 months of the year compared to the same time last year.
Figures from Deloitte show 169 firms went out of business between January and June, a fall of 38 percent.
The number of insolvencies dropped in Leinster and Munster while increasing in Connacht and Ulster.
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Some of the sectors affected include services, construction, retail and hospitality.
Partner at Deloitte David Van Dessel says Government supports have helped to keep the lights on in many firms:
David van Dessel says it shows the Government’s supports are working.
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