The Irish index of shares rose this morning, lifted by strength in financial and construction stocks, as strong earnings helped lift European shares to a 29-month high today.
By about 1.15pm, the Iseq index of shares was up 28 points to 3014. AIB led the rise, gaining 12.3 per cent to 28.4 cent, while Irish Life and Permanent added 7.4 per cent to trade at 97 cent. Bank of Ireland gained 3.6 per cent to 39.8 cent.