Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 462: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when long-term residency will be granted to persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21558/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 673 put down for answer on the 26th June 2007, 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 persons concerned should ensure that their permission to remain in the State is kept up to date.

An application for long term residence from the persons referred to by the Deputy was received in July 2006. I understand that applications received in early July 2006 are currently being dealt with. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be notified.