716 jobs in small and medium enterprises have been saved through examinership so far this year.

A multi-million euro rescue plan has saved 250 jobs at Barna Waste with Cognito Asset Management buying the company out of examinership.

The number of companies going out of business, or needing court protection to survive is falling.

The High Court has confirmed the appointment of an examiner to companies in the Barna Waste group, which is the largest domestic waste and recycling operator in the West of Ireland.