AIB shares hit today as ISEQ falls in morning trading

The ISEQ slipped more than 15 points in morning trading today, with Allied Irish Bank's share price falling after criticism from the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

The IFSRA hit out at AIB in its report into overcharging at the bank, finding some management were aware the bank was overcharging foreign exchange customers. Shares fell 8c today to €14.86.

Shares in Bank of Ireland have fallen slightly today, down 2c to €11.78. Anglo Irish Bank shares have climbed 2c to €17.25 while Irish Life & Permanent is unchanged today at €13.25.

Elsewhere shares in food giant Glanbia have climbed 3c today to €2.65. Glanbia today announced the acquisition of the German-based food ingredients company, Kortus Food Ingredients Services, for €14.5m.`

Ryanair shares fell 7c today to €5.46. Ryanair's rival easyJet announced passenger numbers up 25% today.

Meanwhile business support services company DCC has seen its price fall 20c to €15.50 in early trading today.

The most traded shares today are Bank of Ireland, eircom, CRH, Ryanair and AIB.