What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Ellen O'Donoghue

A variety of stories feature on Irish front pages on Monday morning, from housing to COP30 and politics.

The Irish Times lead with the government's long-awaited housing plan, COP30, and a judge's rage that Tusla could not provide a secure bed for a young child.

The Irish Independent lead with banks warning about AI celebrity scams targeting retirees.

The Irish Examiner lead with mothers without homes fearing for their babies, a surge in fraudsters targeting those over 50 years of age, 'on edge' muslims 'living in fear' and world leaders gathering for COP30.

The Echo lead with a rise in the number of deaths linked to Cork Prison, and special education teachers being redeployed.

The Belfast Telegraph lead with firms having made millions from a delayed road project.

The Irish Daily Mail lead with a "searing attack" by MEP Billy Kelleher on Taoiseach Micheál Martin's northern and domestic politics.

The Irish Daily Mirror lead with a former prosecution chief claiming that TV star Caroline Flack should not have been prosecuted for assault.

The Irish Daily Star lead with DJ Carey being moved out of the main jail part of Mountjoy Prison due to fears for his safety.

The Herald lead with sales reps selling e-scooters that can reach 80km/h for use on public roads.