The ISEQ index of Irish shares is performing strongly so far today, up 32.56 points on opening to 7906.4.
Building materials group CRH led the charge, up 42c to €26.22. In the same sector, Grafton stayed level at €10.30.
It was a mixed pictured across the financials. AIB fell 11c to €20.08, while Bank of Ireland saw a 16c drop. Anglo Irish Bank bucked the negative trend in the sector, rising 9c to €12.89. Irish Life and Permanent continued that positive move, up 10c to €19.40.