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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 UKDaily Mail lead on Charles’ message to the public this holiday season.