What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tomas Doherty

A range of stories feature across Tuesday's newspaper front pages, including Fianna Fáil selecting a candidate for the presidential election.

The Irish Times reports that one in five children in Ireland now lives in a family below the poverty line when housing costs are taken into account.

The HSE has admitted there are a huge number of potentially dangerous illnesses in older people that are being missed or are not being adequately treated, according to the Irish Examiner.

The Irish Independent says Micheál Martin is facing a referendum on his leadership as the party chooses a presidential candidate today.

The man suspected of being behind threats to Simon Harris has sent violent and abusive messages to other politicians, the Irish Daily Mail reveals.

Meanwhile, the Irish Daily Mirror says gardaí are dealing with a third bomb threat to the Tánaiste.

The Irish Daily Star shares the story of Gena Heraty, who was released as a hostage in Haiti last week.

The Belfast Telegraph reports that a school governor made a comment about rape to a female colleague.