The ISEQ eased down this morning ahead of results from AIB on Wednesday. At 12.30 the index was down 22.79 to 4,850.79.
AIB fell 22 cent to 12.25, while Bank of Ireland fell 10 cent to 11.05 at 12.30 p.m. Ryanair rose sharply by 20 cent to 6.55, while Elan was down 4 cent to 16.2 by 12.30 p.m.
The market is also eagerly awaiting results from Smurfit this week. Smurfit shares remained unchanged at 2.48 today.