Evening briefing: Michelle O'Neill appointed as Sinn Féin leader in Stormont. Catch up on the headlines

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Mon, 23 Jan, 2017 - 00:00

Irish Examiner digital staff

IRELAND

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan has congratulated Michelle O' Neill on her appointment as the new leader of Sinn Féin in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Here's five things you should know about Michelle O'Neill, the new Sinn Féin leader at Stormont.

Update: Last night a foreign national from outside the EU arrived at Dublin Airport and Gardaí followed up on indications that two Aer Lingus staff were going to help get that man past immigration controls.

Former Anglo Irish Bank executive Willie McAteer will not serve any extra time in prison for receiving a fraudulent loan in September 2008 in order to keep the bank from failing.

The Garda Commissioner has aid there was no criminality involved in the misuse of funds at the Garda training college.

The Government has unveiled a €60m programme to help rejuvenate rural Ireland.

WORLD

Here's a list of Trump's campaign pledges for 'Day One' in the White House.

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton has leapt to the defence of US President Donald Trump’s youngest son after he was criticised for his behaviour during Friday’s inauguration.

Italian authorities are facing questions on whether they underestimated the risks facing a snowbound mountain hotel hours before an avalanche hit.

Emergency crews were cheered today by the discovery of three puppies who had survived for days under tons of snow - giving them new hope for the 23 people still missing in the Italian avalanche disaster.

SPORT

Ryan Mason has been speaking of the accident which left him with a fractured skull and will remain in hospital under observation, Hull have announced.

Ireland’s former skipper Robbie Keane is widely expected to play football in the UK for the rest of the season and recent rumours suggest it could be at a higher level than previously expected.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is determined to help Steven Gerrard become the best manager he can be.

Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams has signed a long-term promotional deal to turn professional with Frank Warren.

Paul Daley hands out knockouts for fun, and his clash with Brennan Ward at Bellator 170 was no different.

OPINION

Tanya Ward says it is in the best interests of all children for Britain to stay within an EU-wide common child protection system.

Growth fuelled by business competition can do much good, but growth without responsible behaviour from the ruling elite spells disaster for the world’s poorest, says Mark Malloch Brown.

BUSINESS

The way in which the UK leaves the EU and on what terms is critical for jobs and investment in Ireland, writes John Whelan.

President Donald Trump warned business leaders today he would impose a "substantial border tax" on companies that move their manufacturing out of the United States, while promising tax advantages to companies that produce products domestically.

United Airlines has said six flights were cancelled and 200 more were delayed because of a computer problem which grounded all of its US domestic flights for more than two hours on Sunday.

SHOWBIZ

Actor Gorden Kaye, best known for his role in the long-running sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo!, has died aged 75.

LBC host Steve Allen breached the broadcasting code with a series of offensive comments about the Portuguese, the regulator has ruled.

EXAMVIRAL

Russian emergency services raced to a barn in the Siberian region of Tomsk to save hundred of pigs caught in a fire. The resulting video is probably the cutest thing we’ve ever seen.

If you want to indulge in your favourite takeaways without the underlying feeling of guilt, why not put your own culinary skills to good use and cook up a healthier version of the dishes yourself?

VIDEO - OUR CHOICE

They glided across the finishing line with ease, so much so that there wasn’t a ripple of a surprise when it was announced that hero brothers Paul and Gary O’Donovan, who captured the hearts of the nation with their Olympic rowing silver medal triumph, had won the Cork Persons of the Year Award.

TECHNOW

GAMES: Pokemon Go developer Niantic is currently prepping the game's next major update which is said to feature Shiny Pokemon, customer choices and more.

FILM & TV: Mixed martial arts master Anderson Silva has signed up to star in the upcoming Chinese action movie, Made in Kowloon.

TECH: Chinese photo app Meitu has come under fire for allegations of the widespread data collection of its users for advertising purposes.