Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for residency or stamp four in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and the period of time it will take to complete the processing of same. [31671/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: people 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. The dependants of the aforementioned, who have been legally resident in the State for over five years may also apply for long term residency. This particular long-term permission does not grant an exemption from employment permit requirements to any such dependants. Time spent in the State on student conditions cannot be counted towards long term residency. 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 April 2006. A refusal letter was issued in September 2006 as he did not meet the criteria. A second application was received in February 2007. I understand that applications received in July 2006 are currently being dealt with. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be notified.