The ISEQ index of Irish shares was up 28 points this morning to 2,415.81 by 11am.
There was little movement within the financial sector; AIB dropped 2c off its share price to €1.07, Bank of Ireland however gained a modest 1c to 63c with Irish Life and Permanent up 11c to €1.83.
Kerry Group was the highest riser within the food sector soaring 25c to €14.50, Glanbia however, fell 9c to €2.55.
Elsewhere Paddy Power bookmakers jumped an impressive 28c to €10.80.