What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages
Ellen O'Donoghue
Political stories and the retirement of jockey Rachael Blackmore feature heavily on Irish front pages on Tuesday morning.
The Irish Times lead with teachers facing a five per cent pay loss if they fail to cooperate with controversial Leaving Certificate reforms, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hitting back at the Taoiseach over his criticism of Orban's use of EU veto powers, and the State bringing plans to Cabinet to co-fund salaries for top academics as part of a scheme to poach overseas talent for Ireland's universities.
The Irish Examiner lead with families initiating legal proceedings against the State to secure appropriate school places for their children, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Aintree Grand National-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore announcing her retirement from racing, plans being drafted for Ireland to host US researchers as US universities come under threat by the Trump administration, and the trial of Richard Satchwell, who is accused of allegedly murdering his wife Tina.
The Echo lead with Taoiseach Micheál Martin saying he intends to lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election, and progress being made for a childcare facility in the Churchfield area of Cork.
The Irish Independent lead with families receiving letters about operations on their children from 15 years ago, increasing the likelihood that a scandal over unnecessary surgery is about to deepen.
The Herald lead with a man who beat his friend to death with a hammer being jailed for life.
The Irish Daily Mail lead with allegations that the Garda Firearms Stores spent €2,000 on an Olympic-standard air pistol for the child of a member of the force.
The Belfast Telegraph lead with the mother of a boy abused by a primary school teacher speaking out after the predator was sentenced.
The Irish Daily Star lead with the retirement of jockey Rachael Blackmore.
The Irish Daily Mirror lead with the trial of Richard Satchwell, who is accused of allegedly murdering his wife Tina.
