What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

A range of stories feature across Saturday's newspaper front pages
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Tomas Doherty

A range of stories feature across Saturday's newspaper front pages, including an Irish grandfather trapped homeless in Dubai for seven years.

The Irish Times reports that Independent candidates seeking to contest the presidential election face a crucial few days as the deadline for nominations looms next week.

Senior Government Ministers have been warned about runaway spending in their departments, according to the Irish Examiner, with the Minister for Public Expenditure saying large bailouts cannot be continued.

Sinn Féin figures are at odds over how the party should contest the upcoming presidential election, with members publicly expressing differing views over what it should do, the Irish Independent reports.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with Russia flying three fighter jets into neighbouring Estonia yesterday.

The Irish Daily Mirror says hopes have been raised in the Kyran Durnin case after the discovery of Daniel Aruebose's remains this week.

An Irish grandad has been trapped homeless in Dubai for seven years, according to the Irish Daily Star.

The half-sister of Tina Satchwell tells The Herald that the "gory details" revealed during the murder trial gave her nightmares for weeks.

The Belfast Telegraph and The Irish News report on the new deal between the Irish and British governments on how to deal with the legacy of the Troubles.

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