Gerry Hutch, facing money laundering accusations in Spain, could be forced to relinquish his Dail seat if elected to Leinster House. Under Irish law, those serving a jail sentence of six months or more are ineligible to serve in the Dail. While currently out on bail, a conviction in Lanzarote could lead to a lengthy jail term, jeopardizing his candidacy.
Gerry Hutch is in danger of having to give up his Dail seat if he is elected to Leinster House to represent the Dublin Central Constituency.
He had been living in Lanzarote most of the time since he was released from jail over 18 months ago following his acquittal at the Special Criminal Court over the Regency Hotel murder of David Byrne. He had pleaded not guilty. The bookies and many political pundits believe Hutch could be the surprise package in the General Election and has a good chance of winning one of the four seats in the constituency.
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