David Stanton, T.D.
David is a Fine Gael member of the Irish Parliament representing County Cork East. He will represent the Republic of Ireland for the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Emmetsburg.

David was born in County Cork and makes his home in Coppingerstown, Midleton Co Cork. David and his wife Mary have four sons.

David holds a Bachlelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Mathematical Science, Diplomas in Career Guidance and Educational Administration from UCC. He was also conferred with an Honours Masters Degree in Education by the NUI in 1996.

Before being elected to the Dail in 1997 and re-elected in 2002 and 2007, David was a woodwork and technical drawing teacher and a career guidance counselor in St. Colman's Community College in Midleton. David was the Fine Gael Front Bench Spokesperson on public enterprise, agriculture & food & was the party's spokesperson on labour affairs, consumer rights and trade (1997-2000). He co-ordinates policy and Chairs Fine Gael Oireachtas Committee on disability issues (December 2002 to present).

David is a Director of Midleton and District Day Care Center, Ltd., a patron of Midleton & Carrigwohill Red Cross and is a member of the Chambers of Commerce at Cobh, Youghal & Midleton. He is a former Commissioned Officer in An Forsa Cosanta Aituil and a past member of Macra na Feirme. David's wife Mary will accompany him to Emmetsburg.