Lunchtime briefing: Three men charged in court in connection with Dublin Airport human trafficking investigation. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017 - 00:00

IRELAND

Three men have appeared in court charged with various offences as part of an investigation into human trafficking at Dublin Airport.

Welcome certainty has been provided by the British Government's determination to trigger Brexit talks by the end of March, Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan has said.

The EU commissioner for economics has said that Ireland's treasured low corporation tax is "not under threat" and that Brussels "fully respects" our tax sovereignty.

Sinn Féin wants victims of the tracker mortgage scandal to be given a date for their compensation.

A place in a specialist eating disorder hospital in the UK is being urgently sought for a young man with severe anorexia nervosa, the High Court has heard.

WORLD

The UK Government has lost its historic battle in the Supreme Court over Brexit.

However, Downing Street has said the Government's defeat will not derail Theresa May's plan to start negotiations on withdrawal from the EU by the end of March.

Rolf Harris will not give evidence at his second trial, as his defence team claim the jury which convicted him of allegations in his first trial got it wrong.

US president Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has prompted other member countries to seek ways to salvage the trade pact.

SPORT

Joleon Lescott has become Sunderland's newest recruit after manager David Moyes once again turned to one of his Everton old boys.

Colm Cooper and Kieran Donaghy won't be joining Aidan O'Mahony in announcing their inter-county retirements.

Munster prop James Cronin underwent surgery yesterday and has been ruled out for approximately six to eight weeks with a finger injury.

The AFCON group game between Senegal and Algeria ended in a 2-2 draw yesterday, and it was clearly the result the Senegal goalkeeper wanted. Khadim N'Diaye took time-wasting to a ridiculous level in the final minutes of the game.

OPINION

The Garda commissioner has plenty of questions to answer, even after a detailed interview on RTÉ Radio yesterday, writes Michael Clifford.

The legacy of the late Owen O’Callaghan can be seen throughout his native Cork and beyond.

BUSINESS

The pound fell on Tuesday morning following a decision by Britain's Supreme Court ruling the British Government is not required to consult the devolved assemblies before kick starting the Brexit process.

The dollar slid and gold rose as US president Donald Trump yesterday outlined plans for a more protectionist regime to encourage US multinationals to invest less overseas and create more jobs in the US.

LIFESTYLE

Declan Gorman’s play looks at how Frank O’Connor’s book on Michael Collins reframed an icon, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

SHOWBIZ

Hollywood star Ewan McGregor pulled out of his appearance on Good Morning Britain because of host Piers Morgan’s comments about the women’s marches.

EXAMVIRAL

It’s all very nice renting a flat for a weekend away with your mates but what about an entire private island?

Put your general knowledge to the test in 20 questions with the Irish Examiner quiz.

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: A 10-hour trial of Mass Effect: Andromeda will be available for Xbox One and PC owners to play five days before the game is released on March 21

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

TECH: Google has begun limited testing for the new Android Instant Apps feature that allows users to access an app without fully installing it.