Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 473: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [8013/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand the Immigration Division of my Department will shortly be in touch with the person referred to by the Deputy, outlining the options open to her.

Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 474: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has not received stamp four. [8018/08]

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.

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 residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in August 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.

Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 475: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a person (details suppled) in County Kerry. [8019/08]

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.

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 residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in December 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.