ISEQ dips in morning trading

The Irish index of Irish shares faltered this morning, down 79.23 points to 6157.83 by 11.15am.

The majority of the financial heavyweights suffered a loss, with AIB taking the biggest hit losing 30c off its share price to €13.40. Bank of Ireland fell 13c to €9.27 and Anglo Irish Bank followed suit, down 8c to €7.94. Irish Life and Permanent bucked the negative trend with a gain of 12c to €12.15.