Over 8,500 entrepreneurs were appointed to Irish companies in the first four months of 2012 - an average of just over 2,000 per month
The latest figures based on CRO filings show that 8,565 first time directors were appointed to Irish companies between 1st January and 30th April 2012. Despite this high figure, the total is still the lowest we've seen for this period in the last 5 years.
First Time Director Appointments '08 - '12
1st Jan - 30th April
As you can see, after a major drop off in the number of first time director appointments in 2009, there had been a gradual increase in numbers in 2010 and 2011. However, this year's figure is down 13% on 2011's figure.
Interestingly, during the past five years, the average age of a first time director in Ireland has remained virtually unchanged. Based on our analysis of the almost 48,000 apointments we've found the average age of a first time director to be 41 years old.
Another statistic that has remained fairly constant during the past five years is the breakdown of male and female first time director appointments.
Male directors have accounted for between 60 and 62% of first time appointments during the first four months of the past 5 years.
Insolvency Notices
1,946
The number of companies that have collapsed this year. This figure is up 26% compared to last year
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PREDICTIVE CREDIT REPORTS
Our Credit Reports are predicting over 80% of insolvencies at up to 6 months in advance.
Appointments
LIQUIDATORS
- 30 Companies
E8 (Notice Of Appointment Of Receiver)
- 11 Companies
EXAMINERS
- 0 Company
Meetings of Creditors
15th of June, 2012
- A-Wear Ireland Services Limited
- Curley Furniture & Carpets Limited
- T.J. Callaghan And Company Limited
- Whitnalls Limited
14th of June, 2012
Read MoreClosures
186
The number of companies that have closed this week.
New Startups
New Companies
- 284 Companies
New Businesses
- 828 Businesses
Important Changes
Changed Status
- 547 Companies
HIGH COURT NOTICES
- 3 Companies
Strike off & Struck off Companies
Strike Off
- 179 Companies
Struck Off
- 85 Companies