Construction boost to market

THE ISEQ Index recorded a strong upturn yesterday as the construction stocks gained ground.

The Irish market moved 108.58 ahead to 9,963.44.

AIB led the way in the banking sector adding 12c to €22.54 while Anglo Irish tacked on 8c to €17.53. Bank of Ireland lost ground, falling 5c to €15.96. Irish Life & Permanent gained 13c to €20.65.