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Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament

The Guardian World Sunday 24 May 2026, 09:41 UTC By Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent 1 min read
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Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch, an Irish gangland figure, failed to secure a parliamentary seat in a Dublin byelection. He finished fourth in the contest, which was ultimately won by Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats. The election saw a victory for progressive politics amid public concerns regarding the cost of living and immigration.

Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats

The Irish gangland figure Gerry “the monk” Hutch has failed in his bid for a parliamentary seat in a Dublin byelection.

The 63-year-old came fourth in a contest won by Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats, a victory for progressive politics after a campaign dominated by concerns over the cost of living and immigration.

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