What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Ellen O'Donoghue

An American man being charged with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine features heavily on Irish front pages on Thursday.

The Irish Times lead with those who were abused in industrial and reformatory schools receiving an apology from the Taoiseach, a journalist being unlawfully targeted by the PSNI, gardaí accepting gifts despite anti-corruption rules, and a man being charged with the murder of Michael Gaine.

The Irish Examiner lead with the country's largest landlord saying its income could rise by 25 per cent, a US national being charged with the murder of Michael Gaine, and the foreign affairs minister saying there is no risk to Ukrainian president Zelenskyy when he attends the Irish EU summit.

The Echo lead with the decision to grant planning for apartments on the site of the former Bessborough mother and baby home being slammed by survivors, and HIQA expressing fire concerns at Blair's Hill nursing home.

The Irish Independent lead with hundreds of children being at risk of missing out on a place at special schools due to unprecedented demand.

The Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star lead with an ex-US soldier being charged with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine.

The Belfast Telegraph lead with a YouTube recording of Stephen McCullagh playing a video game he claimed was broadcast live on the night of Natalie McNally's murder being shown in court.

The Herald lead with Ireland's largest landlord saying that rents could increase by 25 per cent.

The Irish Daily Mail lead with women going through menopause facing a €225 barrier to 'free' hormone replacement therapy.