The fallout from the Ross Lake House hotel fire in Galway which was set to be used to accommodate asylum seekers continues, as it dominates the headlines in Tuesday's papers.
The Irish Times reports gardaí are investigating local links to the fire, as they believe it was started by someone local.
The Irish Examiner leads with a warning from a human rights group of the potential of the rising threat of 'hate groups'.
The Echo leads with an interview from a Cork woman who lost her husband after he died chasing teenagers who were engaged in anti-social behaviour.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with the burning of the Galway hotel, as there have been four suspected arson attacks in the last three weeks.
The Irish Daily Mirror leads with comments from Galway Fianna Fáil councillor Noel Thomas on immigration following the fire.
The Irish Daily Star leads with comments from Ryan Tubridy on attending events in London.
British papers
Political stories take centre stage of Britain's papers at the start of the working week.
The Times reports Housing Secretary Michael Gove is set to announce a housing overhaul, pledging to intervene if there have been delays to house building as a result of poor performance among planning teams.
The Telegraph leads with fresh guidance for schools that they should presume a child cannot change gender.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Schools told to presume children can't change their gender'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/mp3D6so3kmAdvertisement— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 18, 2023
The Independent says the Prime Minister has called for a “sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza.
INDEPENDENT: Sunak calls for Gaza ceasefire #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5RzLIWelfZ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 18, 2023
Brexit fingerprint checks will be introduced for UK travellers next year, according to the i.
I: New Brexit fingerprint checks for UK travellers start in 2024 #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/xP9g2wdBbF
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 18, 2023
Elsewhere, the Daily Mirror and Daily Express carry comments from 83-year-old Childline founder and broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen, who said she is considering the option of assisted dying if her lung cancer treatment does not improve her condition.
Tuesday's front page: Why I've joined Dignitas https://t.co/RlRMXfySJf#TomorrowsPapersToday #EstherRantzen #Dignitas pic.twitter.com/bTm7cwwnnc
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 19, 2023
EXPRESS: Esther Rantzen: I may ‘buzz off’ to Dignitas for sake of my family #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/dDuCXpsHBr
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 18, 2023
The Guardian leads with Tory peer Michelle Mone accusing the Government of being aware of her links to a company that won lucrative PPE deals during the pandemic.
GUARDIAN: ‘They all knew’: Mone hits back at PM #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IiZIBOGW5i
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 18, 2023
The Daily Mail says experts have warned NHS dental services are at their “most perilous point ever”.
Tuesday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/X7r6Enqk9p
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) December 18, 2023
The Sun leads with Alex Batty speaking publicly for the first time since his return to Britain, as he says he is “just happy to be home for Christmas”.
On tomorrow's front page: Alex Batty speaks for first time as he returns home after being missing for six years while living in French commune https://t.co/kvv2G7i0Ld pic.twitter.com/EkIM1RrpMC
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 18, 2023
Metro reports an undercover policeman caught a chef who was suspected of killing a mum-of-four by spending two years befriending the man.
Tomorrow's Papers Today 📰
KILLER NAILED IN TWO YEAR STING
🔴 Undercover cop traps chef who chopped up partner by becoming his best friend#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/9mYSEQb6Lj— Metro (@MetroUK) December 18, 2023
The Financial Times leads with Adobe abandoning its proposed acquisition of product design software company Figma over regulatory issues.
FT UK: Adobe and Figma drop $20bn tie up #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Oz5l6v7ALN
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 18, 2023
And the Daily Star says The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, who died earlier this month, has made contact with his widow Victoria from beyond the grave.
STAR: Shane’s been in contact from beyond the grave #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rqqkOqD2qa
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 18, 2023
