Person: David Stanton

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<p>The lack of border control in the Port of Cork adds 146,000 extra food miles per month and 166,000 tonnes of additional carbon emissions. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Lack of border control at Port of Cork hikes cost of fruit and veg

A border control post in Cork would save importers thousands of euro at a time per container and maximise quality and shelf life

<p>Cork East TD David Stanton confirmed last May that he will not be looking to retain his seat after the current Dáil term. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Retiring Fine Gael TD's son may join nomination race in Cork East

<p>The Dublin City Council area had the highest number of declared habitable vacant homes at 675, with 361 deemed not liable for the tax</p>

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Vacant homes tax rakes in just over €1.2m from 3,600 properties in first year

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Midleton businesses left in limbo as insurance companies fail to pay out

Elaine Loughlin: Sweeping change in the next Dáil as political dynasties end

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Micheál Martin says councils 'must move faster' and 'need to go hard' on derelict properties

Politicians are left surveying the lay of the new land

The constituency changes published by the Electoral Commission have been digested and parties have begun strategising for the future

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

East Cork boil water notices 'a disgrace': 'We’re supposed to be a first-world country'

Uisce Éireann is under fire as residents have had to spend thousands of euro over the last seven years on bottled water, writes Sean O’Riordan

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Cork TD warns of impact of rising sea levels on East Cork towns

Cork East TD David Stanton says Youghal, Midleton, and Cobh likely to be impacted as Arctic ice 'disappears at an alarming rate'

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Fine Gael Cork East TD David Stanton will not stand in next General Election

The departure is yet another blow for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, after the recent announcements of Brendan Griffin, John Paul Phelan, Joe McHugh and Michael Creed.

Tue, 23 May, 2023

S Paul Hosford: Are Fine Gael departures a damaging drip-feed or a chance for new blood?

The recent departures announced from Fine Gael TDs serves to illustrate the task at hand for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael leader, as opposed to Leo Varadkar, An Taoiseach

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Cork council 'not informed' of funding for extra vacant homes officers

Not a single local authority across the country has applied for extra vacancy officers, which suggests a “breakdown in communications”, according to Cork East TD David Stanton

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

Not one local council applied for available funds for extra staff to tackle vacant homes

TD says it is ‘astounding’ no council applied for funds for extra staff — but Cork County Council points out it has a new vacant properties unit with five full-time equivalent staff

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Minister: Cork County Council must 'get the finger out' if it needs vacant housing officers

Junior minister Kieran O’Donnell was responding in the Dáil when Cork East TD David Stanton said he was 'amazed' the local authority had not applied for the funding

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

Up to nine Fine Gael TDs expected not to run in next general election

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is facing an electoral crisis with up to nine Fine Gael TDs now expected to stand down ahead of the next general election.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in blame game over vulture fund housing controversy

The Government has faced strong criticism both inside and outside the Dáil for allowing foreign investors to continue to buy up large numbers of family homes

Wed, 05 May, 2021

Locals and residents of Direct Provision centre held protest in Cahersiveen

Locals and residents of a Direct Provision centre held a protest in Cahersiveen, calling for the closure of the centre.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

'Trapped' asylum-seekers can isolate in Dublin hotel - NPHET

Asylum seekers who say they are "trapped" in Covid-19 infested direct provision centres can isolate at a Dublin hotel instead, the National Public Health Emergency Team said.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Carrigtwohill school project gets green light - eight years later

A much-needed three-school campus in a rapidly expanding Cork town has finally received the green light following a series of setbacks spanning eight years.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

‘Reckless’ treatment of virus-hit asylum seekers

Asylum seekers who displayed symptoms of the coronavirus at the Co Kerry direct provision centre hit by an outbreak were left in their shared accommodation with their roommates pending a positive test, it has been claimed.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Covid-19 measures for asylum seekers described as 'shambolic'

Efforts to protect people in Direct Provision (DP) have been slammed as "shambolic" and failing to protect the vast majority of asylum seekers living in the system.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Sewage upgrade to facilitate housing in East Cork

Thousands of homes, along with new town, planned for East Cork

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Migrant support group welcomes 650 beds for people in direct provision

A migrant support group has welcomed the Government’s allocation of 650 additional beds for people in direct provision in a bid to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's dominant spell in Cork East at an end

Only a generation ago, Fine Gael were able to take three of the four seats in the Cork East constituency. Now they're barely able to hold onto one.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Sean Sherlock among those elected in Cork East while Kevin O'Keeffe misses out

The last three seats in Cork East were decided on Count 8 when Sean Sherlock (Lab) reached the quota and FG junior minister David Stanton and FF's new kid on the block, James O'Connor, were elected without reaching the magic figure.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

'We were getting really positive vibes on the doorstep' - Buckley not surprised by huge vote

Pat Buckley, from Midleton, topped the poll with an impressive 12,587 first preferences, which got him elected on the first count as the quota was 10,909.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Pat Buckley and Thomas Gould elected in Cork as Sinn Féin surge continues

Pat Buckley was elected on the first count in Cork East.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

More joy for Sinn Féin as Pat Buckley set to top poll in Cork East

The prospects for FG junior minister David Stanton have improved and many believe that he will now win the second seat being well ahead of his running partner Pa O'Driscoll.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Juno McEnroe: The bellwether tallies to keep your eye on

The late Noel Whelan, a skilful political commentator and Dáil number cruncher, once remarked that the analysis of election counts inevitably moves quickly, often glossing over the importance of early seat wins — irrespective of how dramatic they can be for parties.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2020

Group will examine supports for asylum seekers, including direct provision

The Government has announced the establishment of a special group to examine the supports afforded to asylum seekers, including direct provision, which will be chaired by a former secretary general of the European Commission.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2019

2,000 people from more than 100 countries to be conferred with Irish citizenship today

The ceremonies take place at the Gleneagle Hotel Convention Centre which is now the venue for the foreseeable future for the conferring ceremonies.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

Varadkar: New gambling laws will not close bingo halls

Bingo players protested outside the Dáil this week saying legislation being considered by the government would put the halls at risk.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

Bingo protest: 'I don't go anywhere else' says woman who turned to bingo after son's tragic death

Mary Williams from Tallaght joined other bingo players outside Leinster House to protest against proposed gambling legislation.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2019

Salome Mbugua: Ireland has not done enough to fight racism. It’s time to act

Today, a delegation to the UN, including Equality Minister David Stanton, will be scrutinised about the country’s policy and record in combating discrimination. It will be found wanting, says Salome Mbugua.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

Campaigners welcome revised plans to house 27 asylum seekers in Co Leitrim

Round-the-clock protests were held recently against a proposal to house up to 130 asylum-seekers in Ballinamore this month.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019

'I wouldn’t call for her deselection' - Tanaiste states support for under fire Wexford FG byelection candidate

The Tánaiste has defended Verona Murphy and said that he would not call for her deselection.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

New refugee resettlement scheme to be rolled out nationwide following successful pilot

A new refugee resettlement scheme which has seen Irish communities open their arms to welcome those fleeing war and persecution is to be rolled out nationwide.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2019

Public event to be held in Leitrim to say asylum-seekers are welcome

A group has been established to welcome asylum-seekers to the town and they are holding a meeting in Ballinamore tonight.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2019

'These insidious attacks on social media have to stop' - Minister attacks anti-immigrant sentiment

He said he and Minister of State David Stanton have been consulting to consider a process which would allow the Government “to beef up” hate speech legislation.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

'Show a bit of humanity': Minister calls on Achill asylum seekers protestors to stand down

Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton has called on the protesters at the Achill Head Hotel to “stand down”.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

'Peaceful' protest against Co Leitrim asylum seeker complex will continue, organisers say

Representatives of Ballinamore Community Group claimed the Minister of State at Department of Justice and Equality David Stanton agreed to pause plans to accommodate asylum seekers in the town.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2019

Plans for Leitrim direct provision centre 'paused', campaigners say

Plans for a direct provision centre in Co Leitrim have been "paused", according to campaigners.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2019

No child should be eating dinner on the street, Tánaiste tells Dáil

No five-year-old child should be eating his or her dinner from a piece of cardboard on the street the Tánaiste has told the Dáil.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2019

Final cost of providing direct provision accommodation for asylum seekers will be €60m over budget

The final cost this year of providing direct provision accommodation for asylum seekers will be up to €60m over budget – almost double the original allocation set for 2019.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2019

Minister says 'grossly misleading' comments about asylum seekers to blame for Oughterard situation

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has blamed "grossly misleading" information about asylum seeker numbers for the decision to scrap plans for a direct provision centre in Oughterard after a weeks long racism row stand-off.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

Direct provision 'not perfect' but improving, says Department

The Department of Justice has said it is "disappointing" that a bidder has withdrawn from the tender process to provide a Direct Provision centre in Oughterard, Co Galway.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

'Direct provision centres are not homes' - Oughterard plead with Govt to come up with 'alternative model'

Publican Rory Clancy, spokesman for a demonstration supported by over 2,000 people at the weekend, said the community was once again asking the department to “come and speak to us here in Oughterard”.

Sun, 29 Sep, 2019

Comments were not intimidating, says developer

The developer seeking a contract to provide a centre for asylum seekers in Oughterard, Co Galway, has denied making “intimidating” comments to a delegation of residents last week.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2019

Timeline for River Blackwater refurbishment announced after two-year battle

The announcement came after Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, finally agreed that his department would co-fund the redesign of the weir in Fermoy.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019

Man hospitalised following incident at Oughterard protest over direct provision centres

Gardaí say a man fell to the ground after “colliding with a vehicle” near the site of the Connemara Gateway Hotel.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2019