The death of a delivery driver whose car went into the Grand Canal in Co Kildare and a variety of other stories feature on Ireland's front pages on Christmas Eve.
The Irish Times lead with a story about a looming shortage of 62,000 care workers, and a story about a judge striking out 32 cases in an 'unjust speed zone'.
The Irish Examiner lead with a story about assaults on HSE staff in 2024, alongside stories on cocaine from Ireland, garda numbers, and a fatal hit and run in Limerick.
The Irish Independent lead with a story about hundreds of families being homeless for over two years.
The Echo lead with a story on the number of priests in Cork and Ross, and a story about a struggling tenant who was not computer literate being told to use the Cork City Council website to be transferred to a new home.
The Irish Daily Star and The Herald both lead with stories about a delivery driver who died after his car went into the water in Co Kildare.
The Irish Daily Mail lead with a story about gardaí quitting the force for jobs at tech firms.
The Irish Daily Mirror lead with a story about Simon Harris pledging 'unbreakable support' for Palestinians.
British papers
The British King’s Christmas message and the British economy feature among the headlines for the daily newspapers in the UK on Christmas Eve.
The Sun, the Daily Express, and the UK Daily Mail lead on Charles’ message to the public this holiday season.
The Sun: Good health, Your Majesty #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AXH94LS6SV
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
Daily Express: KING’S MESSAGE OF UNITY AND HOPE
AT XMAS #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AlQbdBhdGw— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
Daily Mail: King's message of national healing #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/2VlOCTkgG1
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
The i and Financial Times both report on a grim stocking stuffer for British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachael Reeves: Britain’s faltering economy.
i: Reeves ‘needs a Christmas miracle’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/v1W3Std7AG
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
Financial Times: Girls aloud #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/TiQnvqCpsU
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
The UK Daily Mirror splashes on calls for an extra bank holiday to honour the end of the second World War.
Daily Mirror: Honour the brave #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/wVaenc23iO
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
According to The Times UK, thousands of British soldiers, sailors, and air fleet personnel are unfit for active duty if the need arises.
The Times: Fifth of the forces can’t be relied on to fight #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OObYoS7yrU
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
The Daily Telegraph writes that the Royal Mail has been caught “lying” about deliveries to hit targets for bonus payouts.
Daily Telegraph: Royal Mail accused of faking deliveries #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/KTwIdlbx0w
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 23, 2024
The UK Daily Star reports that Santa is bringing an internet connectivity disaster to many this Christmas.
Tuesday's front page: Boffins warn of a techno meltdown on festive big day#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/in8z1SbCOF pic.twitter.com/NM6vxDUyOr
— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 23, 2024
