ISEQ weighed down by banks, construction stocks

In Dublin, the Irish index of shares was down 9 points, or 0.19%, to 4,749 at 10.30am.

The banks did not fare well. Bank of Ireland shed €0.02 to €10.46. AIB was down €0.02 to €12.03, still suffering after last week's trading statement. Anglo reversed some of last week's substantial gains by falling €0.05 to €12.00.