The timing of the next general election and delays in construction of the National Children's Hospital are among the stories that feature on Sunday's front pages.
The Sunday Times leads with an interview with Taoiseach Simon Harris, in which he insists he will only discuss a date for the general election with coalition colleagues after the October 1st budget.
The Sunday Independent leads with a story on the snag list from the National Children's Hospital.
Gardaí attempted to seize RTÉ footage of the Dublin riots, the Irish Mail on Sunday reports.
In today’s paper:
- Gardai tried to seize RTÉ riot footage
- SF: ‘We’ll abolish USE below €45k’
- Rhasidat’s on track to break the bank
And lots more… pic.twitter.com/RGnLDj8B6s— Irish Mail on Sunday (@IrishMailSunday) September 21, 2024
Businesssman Paddy McKillen jr is preparing to move to LA, the Business Post reports.
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The Sunday World leads with a story on a gangland crackdown.
The Sunday Life leads with a story on a criminal linked to a large heroin seizure.
Sunday's UK papers are led by further developments in the alleged misconduct by Mohamed Al Fayed.
The Sunday Times reports the Crown Prosecution Service twice failed to bring charges against the late billionaire, who has been accused of rape and sexual misconduct.
The Sunday Times: Fayed escaped charges twice over sex abuse#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OiO2LofDYD
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sunday People says the charity Cancer Research UK is reviewing whether it will continue taking funds from Mr Al Fayed’s estate.
Sunday People: Al-Fayed charity cash storm#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hHmHygXYiG
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
Elsewhere, The Observer and Sunday Mirror both lead with the UK prime minister vowing not to go “down the road of austerity”.
The Observer: Starmer: I will protect public services from fresh austerity#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WjKOhHOSWr
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
Sunday Mirror: No more austerity#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/20gvny7mo8
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Mail on Sunday dubs Mr Starmer “Sir Shameless” after he was pictured in a corporate box at a Tottenham Hotspur game.
The Mail on Sunday: Sir Shameless is at it again!#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vFu0EsHtK8
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sunday Express says the prime minister has been urged by allies to ditch chief-of-staff Sue Gray amid a row with the Cabinet Secretary.
Sunday Express: Ditch 'toxic' aide ton end chaos#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IcKnMO9OcW
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sunday Telegraph carries comments from Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick, who says terror suspects “waltz in” on small boats.
The Sunday Telegraph: Terror suspects 'waltz in' on small boats, says Jenrick#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WXFsVH4w63
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sun on Sunday leads with former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Zara McDermott returning to the show as a ballroom guest following the exit of her dance partner Graziano Di Prima. In July, the Italian dancer revealed his departure from the BBC One dancing competition following reports about his treatment of reality star McDermott, whom he danced with in 2023.
The Sun on Sunday: Strictly bounces back with Zara #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bpVjbZovQm
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
And the Daily Star Sunday says a fifth of people would elect to save their pet over their mother-in-law if there was an alien invasion.
Daily Star Sunday: Close encounters of the fur kind#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/N5d0OGRph5
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The New York Times leads with a story on investigations into Donald Trump's political rivals when he was the US president.
