A roundup of today's other home news in brief
Rent-to-buy plan may go State-wide
Dublin City Council’s pilot rent-to-buy scheme, which got under way yesterday, could potentially be rolled out across the State.
Minister of State for Housing Michael Finneran said he will examine a report on the scheme, which will be completed by the end of the year, to see if it is a viable option for authorities with excess affordable properties.
“If there are other local authorities out there at that particular time and we see that this is a success . . . then at that stage I will make a decision but I’m not making any firm decisions today.”
Three in 25 graduates jobless
Up to 12 per cent of last year's graduates are unemployed according to a new report, writes Seán Flynn.
The report, the latest from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, shows high level of unemployment among graduates in services (12 per cent), arts and humanities (10 per cent), engineering, manufacturing and construction (11 per cent) and agriculture and veterinary (9 per cent).
Some 85 per cent of those with an honours degree and aged 25-34 are in work despite the downturn.
Sergeant brings High Court action
A Co Donegal-based Garda sergeant has brought a High Court action aimed at quashing the Garda Ombudsman’s decision to investigate allegations the sergeant had harassed a man between 2003 and 2007.
Sgt Oliver Moran, Kilmacrennan Garda station, is also disputing the decision to extend the time limit for completion of an investigation of a harassment complaint by Josie Kelly. Mr Justice Michael Peart granted leave to bring the proceedings.