What the papers say: Friday's front pages
Tomas Doherty
A wide range of stories feature across Friday's newspaper front pages, including a spike in the price of some food and drink products over the past year.
The Irish Times reports that Tusla and the Government clashed repeatedly over a national crisis in special care, with a senior official accusing the State agency of taking “insufficient” action to help the most at-risk children.
Soaring food and grocery prices make the lead for the Irish Examiner and Irish Independent, as official data showed butter costs €1.10 extra compared to last year.
The Irish Daily Mail reveals that major row is brewing within the Government over the basic income scheme for artists.
The boyfriend of murder victim Ashling Murphy speaks to the Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star.
A man who left the scene after he had knocked down an elderly woman as she was crossing the road has been jailed for four years and three months for dangerous driving causing death, The Herald reports.
The Irish News and Belfast Telegraph confirm that a controversial bonfire in south Belfast looks set to go ahead despite the risks to public health.
More than 150 complaints a month are being made about Cork city's bus service, The Echo reports.
