Harris calls for criminals to be barred from standing for election after Hutch post

Tánaiste Simon Harris said he was uneasy about how Gerry Hutch was being treated 'almost like a celebrity' as Mr Hutch urged people in North Dublin to register to vote

Independent candidate Gerry Hutch in his van during the 2024 general election campaign. Picture: Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie

Simon Harris has said rules should be considered to stop people with criminal records from becoming TDs after Gerry "The Monk" Hutch took to social media urging people to register to vote for him.

The Tánaiste made the comments after being asked about the Dublin Central by-election and Gerry Hutch’s plan to run as a candidate.