Sun, 08 Oct, 2023 - 08:52

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Hamas’ attack on Israel dominates the front pages.
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

The Sunday papers focus on next week's budget, the fresh conflict between Hamas and Israel, and Ireland's victory over Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.

The Sunday Independent reports that every household in the country will benefit from a discount of between €300 and €400 on their electricity bills between now and next spring under proposals being finalised ahead of Budget 2024.

Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe are to target ‘20- to 30-somethings’ in the budget as they seek to woo back disaffected younger voters from Sinn Féin, according to the Business Post.

The Ireland edition of The Sunday Times says the budget will offer landlords up to 20 per cent tax relief on a portion of their rental income on condition that their properties stay on the market for a specified period.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has defended Garda Commissioner Drew Harris in The Irish Mail on Sunday.

An evangelical church has been accused of covering up the horrific sexual abuse of a six-year-old girl, Sunday Life reports.

The conflict in Israel and Gaza dominates the British front pages.

The Observer, Sunday Express and The Sunday Times report hundreds have been killed and Israeli hostages have been taken after Islamist group Hamas launched a surprise onslaught against Israel, with The Sunday Telegraph dubbing the events “Israel’s 9/11 moment”.

Coverage also features on the front of The Independent.

Meanwhile, The Mail on Sunday leads with a harrowing account from one of the people kidnapped in the attack.

Elsewhere, the Sunday People leads with Keir Starmer unveiling his £1.5 billion plan to save the UK's health service.

The fallout of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby has helped “heal the rift” between Willoughby and former This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, according to the Sunday Mirror.

The Sun on Sunday reports TV star David Walliams has claimed in London High Court documents he has suffered suicidal thoughts after being dropped from Britain’s Got Talent.

And the Daily Star Sunday says Patrick Stewart bought a haunted house in Los Angeles.

More in this section

Toddler killed in Dundalk crash suffered spinal injuries, inquest hears Toddler killed in Dundalk crash suffered spinal injuries, inquest hears
Inflation could reach 6.7% under ‘severe scenario’ – report Inflation could reach 6.7% under ‘severe scenario’ – report
Judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference for sex offender Judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference for sex offender
mail on sundaypresssunday independentThe IndependentThe Sun On Sunday
Laptop stock

Scam NCT booking sites defraud motorists out of hundreds of euros

READ NOW

Sponsored Content

AF The College Green Hotel Dublin March 2026 The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin
SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation
Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Latest

EL car logoThe Echo logo
The Echo paper

DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME FOR FREE

FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

The Echo paper
SIGN UP TODAY
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more