What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

A look at what is making the front pages of Tuesday's papers.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Drivers avoiding penalty points and Michael D Higgins' time as President coming to an end make the front pages of Tuesday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with the report, which shows the PSNI unable to deal with the risk posed by "catfish" sex abuser Alexander McCartney.

The front page also reveals drivers are donating to the poor box in court to avoid penalty points.

The Irish Examiner leads with a picture of Michael D Higgins waving out the window of a car, as he left the Áras for the final time.

The Echo leads with one in 10 CDNT roles vacant in Co Cork.

The Irish Independent reveals Jim Gavin will not take part in Fianna Fáil's presidency inquiry.

The Irish Daily Mail reveals planning permission has been granted for 44,000 homes in Dublin, but no work has started on them.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with Michael D Higgins final day as President on Monday, as Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated on Tuesday.

The Irish Daily Star leads with Sean McGovern wanting his legal bills paid after his Dubai exile.

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