Market gains as concerns set aside

The Iseq Index began the week marginally ahead as concerns across Europe over economic growth outlook and Spain’s debt problems were temporarily set aside.

The Irish exchange advanced just 1.04 points to 3,279.32.

In the financial sector, both AIB and Bank of Ireland’s share prices lifted by 0.2c and 0.1c to 5.5c and 9.8c respectively. However, Permanent TSB declined 0.3c further to 2.9c, while insurer FBD Holdings shed 7c to €9.80.