The Climate Action Plan, the death of a girl due to Strep A, and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's US visit are among the stories that feature on Thursday's front pages.
The Irish Times leads with a story on the Climate Action Plan. Mr Zelenskiy's visit, and An Cailín Ciúin making the Oscars shortlist also feature on the front page.
A young girl from Glanmire in Cork has become the fourth child to die this year from a rare form of the bacterial infection Strep A, the Irish Examiner reports.
The Irish Independent leads with a story on a High Court judge who has criticised the “inappropriate practice” of solicitors referring clients to medical professionals.
The return of Cork native Shane Kearney, who was injured in the attack that killed Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon, features on the front page of The Echo.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with comments from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, on RTÉ show Two Tribes, who said he would rather resign from Fine Gael than go into coalition with Sinn Féin.
No love lost between the Taoiseach and his Sinn Féin rivals. pic.twitter.com/6EEIsQGMpT
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) December 22, 2022
The Irish Daily Star leads with a story on the online feud between Conor McGregor and Paul McGrath.
Thursday’s front page pic.twitter.com/9ONL3CwloK
— Irish Daily Star (@IsFearrAnStar) December 22, 2022
A female taxi driver was punched more than 20 times in a horrendous attack, The Herald reports.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with an exclusive with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
The Irish News leads with a story on Arlene Foster's criticism of British prime minister Rishi Sunak.
Good morning. Today's #FrontPage
Arlene Foster accused of lacking self-awareness over NIO and PM criticisms
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Natalie McNally
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Home Delivery: https://t.co/I1gVh0iuJt pic.twitter.com/7WxiBz9kfS— The Irish News (@irish_news) December 22, 2022
The UK's Thursday papers are led by accusations over who is to blame for strike turmoil.
The Times, The Guardian, The Independent and the i all report the NHS is braced for a surge in patients over the coming days as demand rebounds following the ambulance strike.
Thursday’s Times #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/wlziAryTLA
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) December 21, 2022
Guardian front page, Thursday 22 December 2022: NHS braced for surge in patients after strikes by ambulance staff pic.twitter.com/F770eT9oyO
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 21, 2022
Thursday’s Independent: NHS faces ‘worst’ days ahead after strike chaos #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/cWDhQB0Iem
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) December 21, 2022
Thursday's front page: NHS turmoil to last days - with bigger strikes in new year#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest by @PMGallagher1: https://t.co/ROmZ1fNICG pic.twitter.com/VFfti9oVUx— i newspaper (@theipaper) December 21, 2022
The Daily Express says the expected surge is a result of the volume of 999 calls plummeting during Wednesday’s industrial action.
Thursday's front page: Fears sick are suffering at home as 999 calls plummet #TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/TaUhBHNW2L pic.twitter.com/OLdINz3MgH
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) December 21, 2022
The Daily Mirror carries a union warning that the Tories are to blame for prolonging the strikes by refusing to talk about pay.
Thursday's front page: Tories crippling the NHS. #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/axzcpGSfA4 pic.twitter.com/0yddPUaAcw
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 21, 2022
However, The Daily Telegraph reports the UK government is set to offer workers a fast-tracked pay rise in a bid to end the strikes.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'NHS to be offered new pay deal to end strikes'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4O6L2Y pic.twitter.com/bvh6HXQ6wL— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 21, 2022
Meanwhile, the Daily Star calls on the British prime minister to help bring an end to the crisis.
Jeremy Clarkson and his controversial comments making headlines again 👀 #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/a2RYj8ebCB pic.twitter.com/2UR3uW5Flz
— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 21, 2022
Metro leads with a story on striking ambulance workers leaving the picket line to attend 999 emergencies.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
THE THIN BLUE LINE
🔴 Colleagues applaud as ambulance workers leave strike to save lives #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/czvsDWPZp9— Metro (@MetroUK) December 21, 2022
Elsewhere, the Daily Mail says soaring petrol prices are leaving drivers facing their “costliest Christmas getaway ever”.
Thursday’s Daily Mail #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/soZh6cv9VS
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) December 21, 2022
The Financial Times reports US tech companies are ditching London offices.
Thursday’s Financial Times #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/hezA2yfNMf
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) December 21, 2022
And TV crime drama Line of Duty is set to return for a three-part special on BBC1, according to The Sun.
On tomorrow's front page: BBC blockbuster Line Of Duty makes shock comeback which will see show take incredible twisthttps://t.co/bfMPaINb8u pic.twitter.com/vvwzu6J9g3
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 21, 2022
