Gerry Hutch missed out on a place in the Dail after a dramatic race in Dublin Central in the 2024 General Election.

The alleged crime boss had been tipped to take one of four seats in Dublin Central, but lost to Labour’s Marie Sherlock

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Gerry Hutch congratulated Labour Party candidate Marie Sherlock after he lost out in the battle for the final seat in Dublin Central and advised her not to

Dublin Central is a constituency full of big players in the world of Irish politics. Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe calls the constituency his home as does Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald.

Gangland figure Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch was a surprise late addition to the Dublin Central constituency but is now on course to land the final fourth seat there after securing over 11.9% of first prefe

The protracted process of sorting and counting votes in the general election has begun, with 174 TDs set to be elected across 43 constituencies over the coming days. We will have updates across the weekend as they happen.

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Local TD Gary Gannon said the gangland figure’s popularity is down to media attention and long-held hurt in the community.