Market declines on ongoing doubt

THE ISEQ index finished 36.43 points weaker at 2,479.56 yesterday.

Anglo Irish reported full-year results showing a fall of 37% in profits compared to the previous year and as it set aside half a billion euro for bad debt. The share closed down 27c at 67c.

The other financials also fell back. AIB fell 14c to €2.19, Bank of Ireland lost 18c to €1.09, while Irish Life &Permanent weakened 19c to €1.44.