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.
Continue reading...This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent.
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