What the papers say: Monday's front pages

The death of three women in two different crashes on Irish roads on Mother's Day dominate Irish front pages.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

By PA Reporter

The death of three women in two different crashes on Irish roads on Mother's Day dominate Irish front pages.

The Irish Times lead with a story about the Government considering laws allowing the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to be increased, a story about disqualified drivers potentially still being able to get insurance despite new regulations, alongside a story about a senior  Kinahan crime figure's seized house remaining vacant due to "physical threats" to workers who have attempted to renovate the property.

The Irish Examiner lead with a story about the Government upping efforts to mitigate tariffs expeted to be announced by Trump, a story about three women dying in two separate Munster crashes on Sunday, a story about diry water, and a story about funded HRT starting "as soon as possible," according to the health minister.

The Echo lead with a story about the death of two women in a road crash in Mallow, Co Cork on Sunday, alongside a story about Cork City Council writing off almost €16 million of commercial rates between 2019 and 2023.

The Irish Daily Star and Irish Daily Mirror both lead with stories about the deaths of three women in two different crashes on Irish roads on Sunday.

The Irish Independent lead with a story about the consumer watchdog warning of more action against influencers who have been found to be in breach of laws related to commercial content.

The Irish Daily Mail lead with a story about An Garda Síochána launching a criminal investigation into Dubllin Airport Police after it was alleged that an assault on a detained woman was "effectively covered up and not reported".

The Herald lead with a story with comedian Sil Fox (92), who is suing the State after he was falsely accused of sexual assault, saying the State are "playing for time in the hope that I die soon and it [the case] goes away".

British papers

The Times UK reports the British Prime Minister is set to announce Britain will pay foreign prosecutors to track down people smugglers as he hosts a landmark illegal migration summit.

The Guardian and Financial Times lead with US President Donald Trump saying he is “pissed off” with Russian leader Vladimir Putin for his approach towards a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the i Paper says Keir Starmer has warned Mr Trump against starting a trade war in a phone call following the White House announcing 25% tariffs on imports of cars, steel and aluminium.

The ongoing war of words between the Duke of Sussex and the head of a charity he founded leads several papers, the UK Daily Mail reporting Sentebale chairwoman Sophie Chandauka claimed Harry tried to make her defend the Duchess of Sussex publicly following a spat at a polo match.

Ms Chandauka accused the duke of covering up an investigation into bullying and misogyny on the board of the charity, according to the Metro, while the UK Daily Mirror says he was also accused of derailing a charity fundraiser by announcing he would turn up with a TV crew.

Elsewhere, The Daily Telegraph reports ethnic minority criminals are being prioritised by British judges considering bail under UK Ministry of Justice guidelines.

The Daily Express leads with Tory analysis determining extra annual household costs are rising under Labour.

And the UK Daily Star says it is “budgie smuggler time” as warm weather is on the way for the UK.

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