What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

A preview of the biggest stories in Wednesday's papers.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

The fallout from the final report on Operation Kenova and the latest on the investigation into the murder of a boy and his Great aunt make the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with Operation Kenova, as the final report revealed Stakeknife, the British army’s top double agent during the Troubles, was “very well rewarded financially” and even taken “on holiday” by his handlers.

The Irish Examiner leads with a teenager who was sentenced for abusing his sister, as he shared images of the abuse.

The Echo leads with cuts considered for bus services in Cork if Bus Éireann's performance does not improve in the City.

The Irish Independent leads with the President of the European Council confident Ireland can protect EU leaders during its presidency of the bloc next year.

The Irish Daily Mail reveals a new €50 fee for pill blister packs is being considered, in what would be a financial blow to elderly people.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with the judge in Enoch Burke's trial muting him after he went on a rant online.

The Irish Daily Star leads with searches in a prison for a phone which could have ordered the arson attack which killed a four-year-old boy and his great aunt.

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