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28 May 2020

• Kinahan cartel ‘foot soldier’ jailed over failed plot to murder Patsy Hutch
  Judge says gang involved in murder, drug and weapon trafficking as Mark Capper sentenced
• ‘Stick to the guidelines’ - People warned not to gather in crowds as sunny weekend approaches
  ‘We’re asking you to keep the public health advice in mind, whatever your plans’
• Thousands of students yet to apply for calculated Leaving Cert
  Candidates must register by tonight to receive grades and confirm subject level
• All students will not return to school even if social distancing rules are relaxed - McHugh
  Reducing rules from two- to one-metre will still curtail school capacity
• ‘Obvious gaps’ in oversight of private nursing home sector, HSE chief says
  Paul Reid says target of testing and tracing 90% of cases within three days missed
• What exactly will happen in phase two of easing restrictions?
  Q&A: The Government’s plan to reopen Ireland moves to the next phase on June 8th
• HSE investigates why some care homes experienced higher death rates
  Data shows mortality rate in some homes as proportion of occupancy above 40 per cent
• Parents dealing with more ‘tantrums and outbursts’ during Covid-19 lockdown
  Survey by Barnardos finds sibling rows, pent up energy and loss of routine creating issues