What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

A look at what stories are making the front pages of Wednesday's papers.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

The number of children waiting for spinal surgery, and more criticism of Nato by Donald Trump makes the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with Trump denouncing European countries that refuse air access to its warplanes as the Iran war places the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) alliance under increasing strain

The Irish Examiner leads with the Covid evaluation, as it revealed Ireland is no better prepared for a new pandemic than we were before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

The Echo leads with TDs in Cork clashing over the future of the Cork city library.

The Irish Independent leads with criticism from Sinn Féin, as 241 children are waiting for spinal surgeries.

The Irish Daily Mail reveals that gardaí are set to record the ethnicity of suspects, including sexual assault.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with the mother and sister of Enoch Burke arrested at Castlerea.

The Irish Daily Star leads with the Government facing calls to make public transport free and lift the ban on selling turf as the war in the Middle East continues.

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