Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament
Gerry 'the monk' Hutch, an Irish gangland figure, failed to secure a parliamentary seat in a Dublin byelection. The contest was won by Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats, marking a victory for progressive politics amid concerns over living costs and immigration. Hutch's campaign, which included calls for the internment of illegal immigrants, garnered him only 11.3% of the first preference votes.
- ▪Gerry Hutch came fourth in the byelection, receiving 2,817 first preference votes.
- ▪Daniel Ennis won the byelection with 12,050 votes, representing the Social Democrats.
- ▪Hutch's campaign focused on anti-immigration sentiments, specifically targeting Somali immigrants.
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Daniel Ennis, the Social Democrats candidate, celebrates at the Royal Dublin Society after winning the byelection. Photograph: Conor O Mearain/PAView image in fullscreenDaniel Ennis, the Social Democrats candidate, celebrates at the Royal Dublin Society after winning the byelection. Photograph: Conor O Mearain/PAIrelandIrish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliamentGerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social DemocratsRory Carroll Ireland correspondentSun 24 May 2026 05.41 EDTFirst published on Sun 24 May 2026 05.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe 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…
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