John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 402: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23427/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years (ie: 60 months) on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements.

I understand the application from the person concerned was received in the Immigration Division on the 2nd June 2006 and will be dealt with in chronological order. It is noted that the person's permission to remain will expire on the 22nd July 2006. While the application for long term residency is being processed, the person concerned should ensure that her permission to remain is kept up to date at all times.