Britain has left the European Union.
There were celebrations last night in parts of the UK as they ended their 47-year membership of the bloc.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is preparing for 'bumps in the road' as far as Brexit is concerned - but insists it will be a success.
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Sinn Féin has overtaken Fine Gael to become the second most popular party, according to a new opinion poll.
A survey of a 1,000 voters was carried out by The Times Ireland and Panelbase between January 24th and 30th.
It has Fianna Fáil in the lead on 23%, followed by Sinn Féin in second on 21% and Fine Gael trailing on 19%.
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A Status Yellow wind warning is in effect in western coastal counties this morning.
Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Clare will see gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour for a time today.
The alert will stay in place until midday.
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The US has ramped up its response to the coronavirus epidemic.
It is refusing entry to any foreign national who has been to China within the 14-day incubation period.
The number of confirmed deaths from the virus has increased to 259, after a further 45 were reported in China's Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.
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The minimum wage officially rises to €10.10 an hour from today.
It's an increase of 30 cent that came from a recommendation of the Low Pay Commission which was made in October last year - but was then delayed due to Brexit.
The Government has said it is a way to support working families.
