1/12 The Front Pages

The decision of Dermot Ahern to leave the Dail is the main story in all but one of the national newspapers.

‘The €4 million retirement: Taxpayers bill for Dermot Ahern’s pension’ – The Irish Daily Mail

‘ECB chief tries to calm growing tensions in euro zone’ – The Irish Times

‘Looks craggy for Biffo: Dougal’s dad and Dermot ditch the Dail’ – The Irish Sun

‘€318k windfall as Ahern bails out of Dail’ – The Irish Examiner

‘Fianna Fail fear exodus as Ahern calls it quits’ – The Irish Independent