Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 250: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a residency status and the right to work without a work permit in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4221/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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In relation to the first named person, I understand that his leave to remain has recently been renewed until 12 December 2012. The position in relation to the second named person, who has applied for long term residency, is as set out in my response to Question No. 192 of 17 December 2009. While matters related to work permits are a matter for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Environment, I understand that persons who have been working lawfully in the State and who have held an employment permit for five consecutive years, are not required to have a work permit to remain in employment. The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform will give such persons immigration permission to reside in the State and to work without the need for an employment permit.