Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes' suspension and the arrest of a woman on suspicion of the muder of Kyran Durnin feature heavily on Ireland's front pages this Wednesday morning.
The Irish Times lead with a story about a BAM subsidiary securing a major state construction contract, a story about the suspension of new Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes after he admitted lying about when he sold shares in a US company that has been providing the Israel Defense Forces with artificial intelligence tools, a story about the arrest of a woman in relation to the muder of Kyran Durnin, and a story about the McVerry trust paying a director's brother's firm €1.7 million.
The Irish Examiner lead with a story about Syrians seeking asylum in Ireland being left in limbo, a story about Ireland joining G20 after being invited by South Africa, alongside stories about a DPP file being expected on the Kyran Durnin suspect and Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes being suspended.
The Echo leads with a story about the funeral of Vanessa O'Callaghan who died after she was assaulted in Cork last weekend, and a story about Cork city councillors supporing a motion calling for supervised injection facilities in the city centre.
The Irish Independent lead with a story saying that Ivana Bacik has said she has no intention of joining a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, and would only speak to them as a courtesy.
The Irish Daily Star lead with a story about the arrest of a woman on suspicion of the muder of Kyran Durnin.
The Herald lead with a story about the Criminal Assets Bureau seeking possession of the Viper's home in a €1 million tax debt case.
The Irish Daily Mail and Irish Daily Mirror both lead with the story around new Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes and his links with the Israel Defense Forces.
British newspapers
Headlines from Syria dominate the UK’s news agenda on Wednesday.
The Times UK and The Guardian report Israel has launched a series of raids on former regime sites in Syria.
The UK Daily Mirror says rebel forces in the country are targeting members of ousted Bashar Assad’s “murderous torture squads”.
The Independent UK carries a report from the Middle Eastern country as family members search for loved ones who disappeared under the regime.
Meanwhile, Metro says the man suspected of killing an American healthcare executive was found with a 3D-printed pistol.
At home, The Daily Telegraph leads with Labour’s plan to build four new prisons within the next seven years in a bid to tackle the overcrowding crisis.
A report has found “medical misogyny” has created a gynaecology care crisis for women in the UK, according to the UK Daily Mail.
The Sun says Kate Moss has split from her boyfriend after nine years together.
The mother of murdered diplomat Rebecca Dykes has vowed to continue her global campaign to stop violence against women, according to the Daily Express.
The Financial Times reports on a Wall Street boom.
And the UK Daily Star says the boss of Thames Water has defended the firm’s £770,000 in bonuses for executives.
