Reputed head of crime family to run again for seat in Irish parliament
Gerard Hutch, known as 'The Monk' and identified in a 2023 court case as head of a prominent Irish crime family, will run in the May 22 Dublin Central by-election for a seat in the Irish parliament. He previously finished fifth in a four-seat constituency during the 2024 general election and faces a more challenging race with only one seat available. Hutch, who denies leading a criminal organization, says his candidacy represents needed change and better representation for inner-city communities.
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Reputed head of crime family to run again for seat in Irish parliamentSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Independent election candidate Gerard Hutch also known as Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch arrives at a count centre following Ireland's general election, in Dublin, Ireland, December 1, 2024. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File PhotoPublished Apr 30, 2026, 07:18 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 07:23 PMListenDUBLIN, April 30 - Gerard Hutch, named in a 2023 court case as the head of a well-known crime family in Ireland, will seek election to the Irish parliament in a by-election next month after narrowly missing out on a seat in a parliamentary election 18 months ago.Hutch's name is among the confirmed candidates on the Dublin city returning officer's website for the May 22…
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