The State has had to write off losses worth tens of million of euro as a result of the collapse or postponement of a number of public-private partnerships (PPP).

Eleven jobs at a archaeological and historical consultation service provider have been preserved after the High Court gave its' approval to a scheme of arrangement with the firm's creditors.

THE Government yesterday outlined details of the €1 billion road plan which will see 292 kilometres of new road completed this year.

The National Roads Authority has said it is working along with the company building the as-yet unfinished M6 motorway, to open part of the route.