Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the basis on which a stamp three is granted; if it can be renewed; if so, the conditions under which it can be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7226/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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There is a variety of purposes for which immigration Stamp 3 may be given to a non-EEA national when registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The same entitlements and conditions are not applicable to all non-EEA nationals who are granted stamp 3 as this stamp, in line with the other immigration stamps, is granted subject to the circumstances of each individual case.

In general categories of persons who may be granted stamp 3 are listed below. However, this is not an exhaustive list.

non-EEA visitors

non-EEA retired persons of independent means

non-EEA Ministers of Religion and members of Religious Orders

non-EEA spouse/dependant of an employment permit holder.

The issue of renewal is dependent on the circumstances of each case and all renewals are on a case by case basis.