Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 606: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person (details supplied); the criteria they need to follow in order to be allowed visit Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26192/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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It is not possible to provide the Deputy with a comprehensive answer based on the details supplied to my Department. I would ask the Deputy to provide further details in respect of the person in question.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 607: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria used to determine whether or not a person would be entitled to long-term residency here. [26193/06]

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.

The dependants of the aforementioned, who have been legally resident in the State for over five years (ie: 60 months) may also apply for long term residency. This particular long term permission does not exempt the person from employment permit requirements.

In considering such applications the following documents are required. They are a clear and legible copy of passport (all pages) — in the event that the passport has been renewed since commencing employment, a copy of the previous passport must be provided; a copy of Certificate of Registration; copies of work permits / working visa endorsements / work authorisation endorsements.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 608: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person who is a non EU national has the right to reside and work in Estonia; if they have the right to reside and work here; if so, the legal basis for same; and if not, the legal basis for same;. [26194/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that questions regarding the right of a non-EU national to reside and work in Estonia are a matter for the Estonian authorities. The rights of non EU nationals, who have no family connection to an EU citizen, are not covered by Community free movement legislation. This is not a matter for my Department or, indeed, the Irish Government.

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has the primary role in developing economic migration policy and the work permit scheme is currently administered by his Department. In general, a non-EEA national wishing to work in Ireland requires the permission of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment under the Employment Permits Act 2003 and is required to be in possession of a work permit or a working visa/work authorisation. A prospective employer must obtain a work permit in respect of the non-EEA national. If the worker is of a nationality which requires a visa, this must be obtained prior to travel to the State.

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 609: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for a holiday visa by a person (details supplied). [26195/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The application referred to the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 6th June, 2006. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse this application was made on 3rd July, 2006. It is open to the applicant to appeal this decision. All appeals must be submitted to this office within two months of the date of the initial refusal decision.