Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 289: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa extension will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39940/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I understand that the person in question was working in the State on foot of a work permit which was valid until May 2003. However, subsequent work permit applications in 2003 and 2004 were withdrawn following the failure of the prospective employer to submit requested documentation.

The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State earlier this year, as an exceptional measure for a four month period, to enable a prospective employer obtain a work permit on his behalf. Inquiries made by this office with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment have indicated that no valid application for a work permit has been made on his behalf to date. Therefore, he should now contact the immigration division of my Department outlining his future intentions and submit evidence of how he intends to support himself financially in the State.