Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for long term residency for a person (details supplied); and when a decision can be expected. [8407/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 212 on the 12th December 2006, persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years 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.

While applications for long term residency are under consideration, the person concerned should ensure that their permission to remain in the State is kept up to date. An application for long term residence from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in July 2006. I understand that applications received in May 2006 are currently being dealt with.