What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

James Cox

Minister for Finance Simon Harris calling for fiscal caution and Russian submarines in the Irish Sea are among the main stories on Sunday's front pages.

Russian submarines were detected in the Irish Sea on a spying mission, The Sunday Times reports.

Minister for Finance Simon Harris has suggested new tax cuts amid backlash over the budget, the Sunday Independent reports.

The Business Post leads with an interview with the Tánaiste, who is calling for fiscal caution.

The Irish Mail on Sunday also leads with an interview with Mr Harris. The Tánaiste said Ireland would use the upcoming EU Council presidency to tackle anonymous internet trolls, and lead calls for ID-verified social media accounts.

'Scissor sister' murderer Charlotte Mulhall has been granted temporary Christmas release, the Irish Sunday Mirror reports.

The Irish Sun on Sunday also leads with Charlotte Mulhall's temporary release.

The Sunday World leads with a story on the mother of Tadhg Farrell, 4, who was killed in an arson attack, calling for justice for her son. 

The Sunday Life leads with a story on a killer who was released from prison in time for Christmas.

A range of stories feature on the UK front pages.

The Daily Star on Sunday leads with Diogo Jota's children taking part in an Anfield tribute as mascots for Saturday's Liverpool vs Wolves clash.

The Sunday Telegraph leads with UK prime minister Keir Starmer being accused of welcoming an 'extremist' to Britain.

Keir Starmer knew a former aide campaigned for a paedophile but still nominated him for a House of Lords peerage, The Sunday Times reports.

The New York Times leads with analysis of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), finding the group made few savings despite the billonaires pledges. The analysis also shows Doge vastly exaggerated any cost-cutting measures it did deliver for the US government.