MORE British-based firms have joined the list of companies considering a move to Ireland for tax purposes.

Dublin's ISEQ was down 23 points, or 0.44%, to 5,273 at 10.30am, due to falls in the financial stocks.

Confectionery giant Cadbury Schweppes has named Ken Hanna as its chief financial officer (CFO) designate, starting March 1, 2004.