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What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Monday's front pages
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

James Cox

US military flights over Ireland and energy prices are among the stories that feature on Monday's front pages.

There were almost 250 more US military aircraft flights over Ireland than previously disclosed by the Government since last summer, an Irish Times investigation has found.

Home energy prices may see a 9 per cent hike, the Irish Examiner reports.

The Irish Independent leads witb a story on an unnamed TD who provided a character reference for a sex offender.

The Echo leads with a story on plans for a Cork Luas.

The Irish Daily Star, The Herald and the Irish Sun all lead with the arrest of Daniel Kinahan.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with a story on a day release for wife killer Brian Kearney.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with Taoiseach Micheál Martin insisting he will lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election.

Three out of four voters do not believe Gerry Adams' claim that he was never a member of the IRA, the Belfast Telegraph reports.

The Irish News leads with a story on an elderly couple who face a £100,000 bill if they fail to demolish their home.

The main story on British front pages is UK prime minister Keir Starmer facing huge pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

The New York Times and The Washington Post both lead with stories on the US-Iran war.

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