News & Statements
Community Sponsorship Scheme must be ramped up to support those fleeing Ukraine – Stanton
The Community Sponsorship Scheme should be ramped up and given more resources due to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, according to Fine Gael TD David Stanton.
Communities can benefit from the use of school buildings after hours
Fine Gael is proposing the use of school buildings and associated facilities outside of normal school hours for the benefit of local community groups and youth organisations.
Proposals for Cork to host the America’s Cup yacht race would have huge economic benefits – Stanton
Proposals for Cork to host the 2024 America’s Cup yacht race would have huge economic benefits for the country as well as a transformative effect on both the harbour and wider area, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Stanton calls for new marina to boost East Cork tourism
A feasibility study to assess possible options for the installation of a marina in Youghal Harbour in east Cork should be carried out, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Record number of applications requires increase in Sports Capital Programme funding – Stanton
A Fine Gael TD has called for an increase in the €40 million funding allocated to the current round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP), in recognition of the record number of applications submitted in 2020 seeking total funding of over €200 million.
Government support a vital lifeline for Fota – Stanton
Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton, has said Government funding would be a lifeline for Fota Wildlife Park in dealing with the challenges presented by COVID closures.
Minister Stanton welcomes Cork boundary progress
Progress with the Local Government Bill 2018, which will provide for changes to Cork City and Cork County boundaries, has been welcomed by Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton.
Decision to approve Ringaskiddy Incinerator is very disappointing – Stanton
Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has expressed his disappointment that An Bord Pleanala has granted planning permission for an incinerator at Ringaskiddy. The waste-to-energy incinerator will be built and operated by Indaver Ireland Ltd.
€8.8 million National Food Innovation Hub will help our agri-food sector deal with Brexit challenge – David Stanton
Cork East Fine Gael TD, and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has welcomed today's funding announcement by An Taoiseach and Minister Michael Creed, of €8.8 million for the development of the National Food Innovation Hub. The Hub will be located at Teagasc's Moorepark facility outside Fermoy.
Protection from unreasonable rent increases for tenants in Cobh – Stanton
Fine Gael Cork East TD, David Stanton, has welcomed the designation of Cobh as a Rent Pressure Zone under the Government’s rental strategy, saying this will protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases.