What the papers say: Friday's front pages

The latest opinion poll ahead of the Dublin Central byelection, and further pay issues for RTÉ, make the front pages of Friday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with the latest opinion poll, which shows Sinn Féin candidate Janice Boylan leading in the Dublin Central byelection, with Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats just behind.

The Irish Examiner leads with figures that show record eviction rates ahead of the new rent rules.

The Echo leads with an apology from Cork University Maternity Hospital to the parents of a baby boy who was stillborn, days after a planned induction.

The Irish Independent leads with a fresh scandal for RTÉ as Derek Mooney should have been named among their top 10 earners.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with figures showing RTÉ Radio's listening numbers taking a hit after they switched their schedule.

The Irish Daily Mirror reveals that the mother of Justine Valdez died on the way to visiting her grave in the Philippines.

The Irish Daily Star leads with Gerry Hutch's comments on paying tax when he owes €800,000 in VAT.