ISEQ gains ahead of debt crisis plan

THE ISEQ index advanced 43.29 points to 2,763.88 in line with world markets.

The leaders of Germany and France met yesterday under intense pressure to agree a plan for imposing budget discipline across the eurozone, as markets rallied in the hope they can produce a sweeping solution to the debt crisis at last.

In the financial sector, Bank of Ireland added 0.1c to 9c. AIB gained 0.2c to 6.7c. Irish Life & Permanent dipped 0.1c to 3c, while insurance group FBD Holdings was unchanged at 6.50.