Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 566: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry can expect to receive their stamp four status. [14131/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The position in relation to 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 on the 31 January 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.

Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 567: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry can expect to receive stamp four status. [14132/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The position in relation to 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 on the 12th June 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. The person in question also made an application for Business Permission in the State which was refused in August 2007. There is currently an appeal pending in relation to this refusal and a decision should issue shortly.