Market falls ahead of euro meeting

The ISEQ index started the week with a fall of 17.82 points to 2,989.72 in line with the main European and world markets.

European leaders met at a summit in Brussels where they were due to approve a permanent rescue fund for the eurozone, and put finishing touches to aGerman-driven pact for stricter budget discipline.

In the financial sector, Bank of Ireland slid 0.4c to 11.1c. AIB gained 0.1c to 7.6c. Irish Life & Permanent added 0.2c to 3.5c, while insurance group FBD Holdings fell 5c to €7.