ISEQ holds firm without Greek deal

Shares in Dublin held firm yesterday despite eurozone finance ministers and the IMF failing to reach agreement on releasing the latest tranche of bailout funds for Greece.

The ISEQ Index gained just 4.2 points to 3243.0.

A mixed day in the financial sector saw AIB dipping 0.3c to 5c, Bank of Ireland nudging upwards by 0.1c to 9.7c and Permanent TSB Group Holdings unchanged at 2.1c. Insurer FBD Holdings gained 15c to €9.90.