Niall Collins (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status and when a decision will be made in relation to persons (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18801/08]

Dermot 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.

I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that applications for long term residency from the persons referred to by the Deputy were received in November 2006. I understand that applications received in August 2006 are currently being dealt with. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the persons concerned will be notified.