Five things you need to know today

1. Irish jobs under imminent threat due to Brexit fallout

Irish jobs are already under threat as the UK prepares to embark on its exit from the European Union, as business group Ibec points to a "full-blown currency crisis" and says "an urgent, targeted national response is essential".

2. Politician arrested three times over bank holiday weekend

A politician was arrested three times by gardaí over the bank holiday weekend, for being drunk and disorderly and for suspected drink-driving, while attending the Indiependence Festival in Mitchelstown, Co Cork.

3. Syrian rebels attempt to break Aleppo siege

A major offensive by Syrian insurgents to break the government siege of opposition-held quarters of Aleppo appeared to have stalled last night, as the battle for control of the city entered a key phase.

4. Irish potato prices second-highest in Europe

Ireland is the second most expensive country in Europe in which to buy potatoes and the third-dearest country for eggs, milk and cheese, according to a study published by the EU's statistics agency.

5. ‘Unborn child’ has significant legal rights, judge rules

A High Court judge has said the word "unborn" in the Constitution means an "unborn child" with rights beyond the right to life, which "must be taken seriously" by the State.

And finally: Fintan O'Toole says if the establishment of a citizens' assembly on abortion is to spark an honest and open debate, perhaps anti-abortion campaigners might stop basing their case on a wild untruth.