European shares dip as Revenue pledges to help firms amid Covid-19 crisis

European stock markets fell again amid investor scepticism that the spending pledges by governments around the world will shield the eurozone and the US from economic damage carried by Covid-19.

In Ireland, after its sharp falls on Monday, the Iseq index ended little changed in the latest session, as shares in Dalata Hotel Group -- Ireland’’s largest hotel group -- tumbled a further 9%, reflecting fears over the outlook for the tourism season.