The ISEQ index of Irish shares continued it's downward slide this morning, falling 12.52 points to 9262.06.
The financial heavyweights enjoyed mixed fortunes this morning.
AIB fell 9c to €21.56, Anglo Irish Bank slipped 5c to €15.70 while Irish Life and Permanent fell 4c to €20.96
Bank of Ireland rose17c to €16.87.
Alsewhere Aer Lingus fell 2c to €20.96.