Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the case of a person (details supplied); the way a person might transfer from an older work permit which ties one to one's employer to a more modern work permit allowing the individual a higher level of personal freedom. [43269/08]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Employment Permits Act 2006 all employment permits are employer and location specific. However, as the above named has worked in the State for a period of 60 months she may be eligible to apply to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for long-term residency status. A non-EEA national granted long-term residency has free access to the labour market and does not require an employment permit.