Stanton confirms he will not run in next General Election

Cork East TD David Stanton has announced his decision to not stand for re-election at the next General Election.

In a statement shared this week, Deputy Stanton said that he informed party colleagues of his decision at the Cork East Constituency AGM meeting on Monday, May 22.

“It has been the utmost privilege of mine to have represented the constituents of Cork East since my first General Election in 1997 and at the five subsequent elections. I will continue to work for my constituents in the same manner until the next General Election,” Deputy Stanton said.

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