Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run

Mr Hutch has confirmed he will run in the Dublin Central by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of former Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe

Gerry Hutch contested the 2024 general election in Dublin Central but was beaten for the final seat by Labour’s Marie Sherlock after a struggle to secure transfers from other candidates. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is “no Robin Hood”, Fianna Fáil’s deputy leader Jack Chambers has said, after the gangland figure confirmed he would contest the upcoming Dublin Central by-election.

Mr Hutch threw his hat in the ring for the by-election that will be held in the constituency to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of former Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe.