Noel Ahern
Ceist:313 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the regulations in relation to a non-national who has worked here under a work permit for five years with the one employer and is seeking other work as the employer has withdrawn from the country; if this person must get another work permit; if, after five years having a work permit and paying tax, this person's status has improved; if this person can continue to work without a permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20812/01]