Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 461: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 301 of February 2008, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 applied for residency in April 2007; if he will expedite that application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/08]

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.

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 May 2007. I understand that applications received in August 2006 are currently being dealt with. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be notified.