Market shows slight gain

THE ISEQ enjoyed a gain of 11.23 points to end the day at 2,752.50.

Eurozone finance ministers were set to meet amid pressure to increase the size of a €750 billion safety net for debt-stricken members but Germany rejected any such move. The euro also fell, pressuring equities.

In the financial sector, the main banks put in strong performances. AIB advanced 3.5c to 37.8c. Bank of Ireland tacked on 4.3c to 63.4c. Irish Life & Permanent was 3c stronger at 1.019, while insurance group FBD Holdings gave up 7.4c to 5.776.