Written answers
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Residency Permits
8:00 pm
Mary O'Rourke (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who seeks long term residency. [2457/08]
Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 453 on 6th November 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 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 August 2006. 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.
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