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What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

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

James Cox

Thursday's front pages are dominated by pressure on Taoiseach Micheál Martin over the fuel protests.

The Irish Times, Irish Examiner and Irish Independent all lead with stories on pressure on the Taoiseach from within Fianna Fáil.

Speaking to The Irish Times anonymously, one TD said it was “last-chance saloon” for the Taoiseach. Another said “there’s a little bit of the straw that broke the camel’s back” when it comes to the fuel protests and Martin's leadership.

The Irish Examiner has been told by TDs and senators that there is “more appetite than ever” for a change of Fianna Fáil leadership.

Meanwhile, thw Irish Independent reports TDs are plotting a "heave" against Micheál Martin, and 'sounding out' the ministers including Dara Calleary, Jim O'Callaghan and Darragh O'Brien over leadership bids.

Cork City Council has written off nearly €3.7 million in derelict property levies, The Echo reports.

The man charged with killing farmer Michael Gaine was beaten up in prison, the Irish Daily Star reports.

The Irish Sun leads with a story on talks over a Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park.

The Herald leads with a story on a former Love/Hate actor who has been jailed over a robbery spree.

The Irish Daily Mail and Irish Daily Mirror also lead with the fuel protests fallout.

 

The Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on a dog handler who suffered a savage assault.

The Irish News leads with a story on lost revenue from international students.

The UK front pages lead with a range of stories including the war in Iran and a new dementia drug.

The New York Times and The Washington Post lead with the war in Iran.

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