What the papers say: Friday's front pages

The waiting lists for community care and rising hotel prices make the front pages of Friday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with over 42,000 children waiting more than a year for vital healthcare in the community.

The Irish Examiner leads with the death toll in Gaza since 2023 reaching 64,000, with several detainees being the sick and elderly.

The Echo leads with the demolition of a group of council flats in Cork city set to start in 2026.

The Irish Independent reveals Arts, Culture and Sports Minister Patrick O'Donovan admitting price gouging in hotels has happened under this Government.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with the delivery of thousands of homes in Dublin at risk after a legal case taken by a serial objector against a water project.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with Conor McGregor begging county councilor's to back his bid to become President.

The Irish Daily Star leads with the trial of Father Ted creator Graham Linehan, who is accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.