Market falls amid Greek uncertainty

The ISEQ index fell 17.25 points to 3,106.85 yesterday amid uncertainty over the Greek bailout deal.

Greek party leaders gathered yesterday to agree a reform deal in return for a new EU/IMF rescue to avoid default, after repeated delays which have prompted warnings that the euro can live without Athens.

In the financial sector, Bank of Ireland shed 0.1c to 14.4c. AIB increased 2.5c to 11.9c. Irish Life & Permanent dropped 0.1c to 5.3c, while insurance group FBD Holdings added 6c to €7.40.