What the papers say: Friday's front pages

A preview of the biggest stories in Friday's papers.,
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Further review into Portiuncula Hospital and concern over 'toxic culture' at a Garda crime agency are among the stories on the front pages of Friday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with the death of a baby at Portiuncula Hospital leads to a new review.

The Irish Examiner leads with concern over 'toxic culture' at the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) — described as Ireland’s answer to the FBI, with the force operating with around half the gardaí that were originally assigned to it.

The Echo leads with the Taoiseach in favour reopening a site in Cork of the old prison for prisoner accommodation.

The Irish Independent leads with a record €2.5 billion barrowed for cars, holidays, and renovations.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with the head of the HSE set to walk away from the role with a €562,000 pension.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with the latest from the Richard Satchwell trial, as he is accused of murdering his wife Tina.

The Irish Daily Star leads with the report that showed flaws in plans for the €350,000 Dáil bike shed.

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