Manic Monday for investors as Irish shares plunge almost 10%
The market was reacting to reports that the Government guarantee scheme could cost Irish banks anywhere between €500m and €2bn.
This was reflected with a sharp fall in financials as Anglo Irish Bank slumped 22% to €3.99 and Irish Life and Permanent fell 23% to €5. AIB and Bank of Ireland dipped €1.10 and 85c to €6.40 and €4.00 respectively.