ISEQ up slightly

There were contrasting fortunes for the financials today as the ISEQ index enjoyed a welcome gain of 28.27 points to finish on 3,177.77.

Bank of Ireland shot up 31c to €1.60, as it announced that it would be seeking private investment to resist Government attempts to gain effective control of the bank. Allied Irish Banks declined 5c to €1.20, but Irish Life & Permanent climbed 11c to €2.94.