e-metro.ie 01.02.2010 Ten US church activists have been arrested by Haitian police on suspicion of trying to kidnap 33 children. The delegation said they were trying to rescue abandoned children following the countrys devastating earthquake P8 news Churchgoers stealing children Rescue plan for home ownersTHE Government is considering a new Nama-style mortgage relief scheme for homeowners. The Green Party plan allows banks to assist struggling mortgage holders by taking equity or outright ownership of homes and leasing them back with rent repayments coming off the loan. It is understood a panel of external experts is being brought together by the Cabinet to be given a deadline of 12 weeks to put together a plan. The panel will include representa- tives from the Irish Banking Federa- tion (IBF), the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (Mabs), insolven- cy lawyers and officials from the de- partments of Justice, Finance, and Social and Family Affairs. Minister for Communications Ea- mon Ryan said it is in no-ones inter- est for mortgage issues to go into the courts. Speaking to The Sunday Times, he said: Just as the banks were assisted to protect the greater good, we need to help those struggling with indebtedness so they can be part of the recovery rather than be caught up in Dickensian court proceedings. Many people are now facing diffi- culties in managing their own debts as they struggle to hold on to their homes and return businesses to their full potential. The Government is bringing in the best experts in debt management to bring forward proposals for the new regulations and banking initiatives we will need. We need innovative solu- tions to cope with this legacy. Predicting large-scale house repos- sessions between now and June, Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan said imme- diate action needs to be taken. He said on RT News: Unfortu- nately, people will have to walk away from their houses because it will not be possible to service the type of mortgages with negative equity. The time for waiting is long since gone. Permanent TSB is to raise its stand- ard variable mortgage rate from to- day, affecting 80,000 customers. It blamed the high cost of borrowing on the money markets. Other mortgage lenders are expected to follow suit. By Ross McDonagh Sky TV made history yesterday, airing the first ever live 3D sports event, as Arsenal hosted Manchester United. And Bertie Aherns pub, Fagans in Drumcondra, was one of nine venues selected Picture: Reuters Youve been framed Its the No.1 free news app! Download it today P11 Wayne Rooney slotted the 100th Premier League goal of his career as Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1 yesterday. The win puts the Reds just a point behind leaders Chelsea P24 sPORT Arsenal fall to ton-up Rooney Watch out America, Jedward could soon be heading your way. The X Factor twins have told Metro Herald they want to appear on the US version of the talent show P6 sHOwBIZ Jedward set sights on US The shorts wont stay up Footballer John Terry is facing more revelations over his private life. His mistress, Vanessa Perroncel ex- girlfriend of Terrys England team- mate Wayne Bridge reportedly had an abortion after becoming pregnant by father-of-two Terry P3 news A bridge too far for Terry? index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html