P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12, who has applied for long term residency some time ago has not had a decision made regarding their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5773/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: 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.

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. An application for long term residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received on 26th July 2006. 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.

It is noted that the person concerned did not attend her local Immigration office to have her permission to remain renewed since 27th October 2006, therefore she has resided illegally in the State since that date. The Immigration Division of my Department will be in touch with the person concerned outlining the options available to her.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 209: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5782/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned claimed asylum in the State on 2 October, 2001 and had her claim examined by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, following which it was recommended that she should be recognised as a refugee. Based on this recommendation, the person concerned was advised of my decision to issue her with a formal declaration of refugee status by letter dated 29 July, 2002. This communication also advised the person concerned of the rights and entitlements accompanying refugee status in the State. The person concerned continues to hold the status of refugee in the State.