IT was another quiet day on the Irish market yesterday, with the index creeping 22.96 points higher to 4078.88.

THE ISEQ index of shares closed marginally up yesterday, finishing 23.99 points higher at 3644.03 points.

THE ISEQ closed 94.24 points lower at 3748.66 yesterday. News of a preliminary takeover approach to Abbey National

The ISEQ Index closed 133.15 points lower yesterday at 4156.68.

THE ISEQ continued to climb yesterday, rising 67.49 points higher to close at 4355.68.