What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Warnings from the ESRI ahead of the budget, and possible tax breaks for developers, make the front pages of Thursday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with the ESRI urging the Government to scale back spending or risk an overheating economy.

The Irish Examiner leads with Maria Steen falling just short of securing enough nominations to contest the Presidential election.

The Echo leads with a child waiting for a start date to attend a special school in Cork.

The Irish Independent leads with a warning that the housing crisis could worsen as wages soar in construction.

The Irish Daily Mail reveals developers could be set for tax breaks to build new apartments.

The Herald leads with a member of the Kinahan cartel being raided following threats made to a senior officer.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with the Flotilla on the way to Gaza, targeted by drones from Israel.

The Irish Daily Star leads with Derek Hutch visiting the grave of his brother, Gary, following the 10th anniversary of his murder in Spain.