Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail
Gerry Hutch, a notorious gangland figure, is campaigning in Dublin's north inner city byelection, gaining traction with anti-immigrant rhetoric. His views, once considered fringe, have resonated with some voters who feel that immigration is linked to crime and housing issues. As the election approaches, Hutch's popularity highlights a growing hostility towards newcomers in Irish politics.
- ▪Gerry Hutch is running as an independent candidate in the Dublin Central byelection.
- ▪He has gained support by promoting anti-immigrant sentiments and calling for stricter immigration controls.
- ▪Hutch's campaign reflects a shift in political discourse in Ireland, with xenophobia becoming more mainstream.
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Gerry Hutch on the campaign trail in the Dublin Central constituency. Photograph: Rory Carroll/The GuardianView image in fullscreenGerry Hutch on the campaign trail in the Dublin Central constituency. Photograph: Rory Carroll/The GuardianIrelandDublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trailGerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoricRory Carroll in DublinThu 21 May 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 02.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleElaine Roe, 61, a cafe worker, has no doubt what is the most important issue in this week’s byelection for Dublin’s north inner city. “The government is wrecking our country, they’re bringing in rapists and murderers and kidnappers. It’s a shame.
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