Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 628: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the status of an application for citizenship of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the reason a work permit has not issued to this person to date; the reason they need to have their passport stamped on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10371/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person in question was received in the citizenship section of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 1 December 2004. The average processing time for such applications is 24 months. It is likely, therefore, that the case will be submitted to me for decision in late 2006. I will contact the Deputy and the applicant when the case is finalised.

All non-EEA nationals are required to keep their permission to remain in the State up to date at all times. This is done by means of an endorsement in their passport and the issuing of a certificate of registration in respect of them. Questions concerning the issue of work permits are a matter for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin.