Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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121. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the probationary extension visa (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36132/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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A further notice regarding the 2004 Student Probationary Extension was published on the INIS website on 25 August 2014. This updated notice set out the next steps for those students currently registered on the 2004 Student Probationary Extension. The updated notice also outlines how the application process will operate and states that the immigration levy/ application fee which will apply is set at €1000. My Department has committed to making a final decision on all applications, in respect of students who were granted a Two Year Student Probationary Extension during the period 28 August 2012 to 26 February 2013, by 31 March 2015. In the interim period, while the applications are being processed students resident on Stamp 2 under the terms of the Student Probationary Extension can attend for registration on temporary Stamp 4 conditions for a period of six months. This temporary permission is entirely without prejudice to their application.

Full details of the updated notice are available on the INIS website at www.inis.gov.ie