Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 807: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for long-term residency by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made on this case; if a decision will be expedited to take into account this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26960/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by officials in the Long Term Residency Section of my Department that long term residency is an administrative scheme 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.

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 May 2008. I understand that applications received in October 2006 are currently being dealt with. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be notified.