What the papers say: Friday's front pages
Cuts to the Department of Justice and the cost of flooding in Cork make the front pages of Friday's papers.
The Irish Times reveals that spending in the areas of justice and transport will be reduced as the impact of a new levy takes hold across the Government.
The Irish Examiner leads with figures that show the number of peer-on-peer sexual assault cases referred to a specialist service surged by almost 40 per cent in just one year.
The Echo's front page leads with a warning that the annual cost of flooding in Cork city could increase tenfold to €187 million by 2050 from damage resulting from the impact of climate change.
The Irish Independent leads with the ex-wife of a Garda who pleaded guilty to assaulting her, as she has spoken of her disbelief at his last-minute High Court bid to halt his dismissal.
The Herald leads with Jonatahan Gill, as his parents have promised to contact gardaí if he breaks bail conditions.
