Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 714: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has applied to obtain a Stamp 4; and if so, the position in relation to same. [17471/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that there is no record of an application from the person referred to by the Deputy for an exemption from work permit requirements. I understand that the person concerned has permission to remain in the State until 19 March 2008 with an unlimited work permit.

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:

1.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.

2.Copy of Certificate of Registration.

3.Copies of work permits/working visa endorsements/work authorisation endorsements.

Due to the large number of applications, I understand that applications received in June 2006 are currently being dealt with. 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.