Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
811 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for long term residency by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29096/08]
View answerI am advised by officials in the Long Term Residency Section of my Department that an application for Long Term Residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in December 2006.
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.
812 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be informed of the position regarding their passport and GNIB card; when same will be restored to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29097/08]
View answerThe person concerned has been granted temporary permission to remain in the State under the IBC/05 scheme, renewed until 5 October 2010. The person's passport and GNIB card were retained by An Garda Síochána at Dublin Airport on 1 December 2008 when presented by a third party in an attempt to effect entry into the State. There is no record of the person concerned having reported their passport, which is the property of the person's Embassy, or their GNIB card as missing or stolen. The person is advised to contact their local Immigration Office directly in this regard.
