Written answers

Thursday, 8 May 2008

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Residency Permits

5:00 pm

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 502: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the application for residency for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17255/08]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Long-term residency is an administrative scheme that was introduced in May 2004 and is focused on persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit / work authorisation / work visa conditions. Such persons 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 October 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.

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