Market falls back on light trading

Dublin’s ISEQ index dropped back slightly yesterday, shedding 0.33%. At close of business the ISEQ stood at 7,1249, a fall of 23 points.

The three main financials (AIB, Bank of Ireland and Irish Life and Permanent) ended the day in negative territory, although Anglo Irish Bank had a slight gain. Irish Life and Permanent publishes a trading statement today.

Elsewhere, there were positive moves from ferry operator Irish Continental and housebuilder McInerney.