Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010
241 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of applications for long-term residency pending as of 7 September 2009; and the number currently pending. [35215/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraLong Term Residency is an administrative scheme that was introduced in May 2004 and is focused on persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/working visa conditions. Such persons may apply to the Long Term Residency Unit of my Department for a five year residency extension. The Long Term Residency Unit processed a total of 6,070 applications between September 2009 and August 2010. There are currently 3,539 cases on hand at the 31st August 2010. Statistics for the month of September 2010 are not currently available.
