Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, who was recently allowed to travel back from Spain while on bail for money laundering charges, has ruled out a run for the Áras after enjoying his participation in the general election campaign. Hutch, who held an early lead in Dublin Central, conceded defeat to Marie Sherlock of the Labour Party.
Gerry “The Monk” Hutch has ruled out a run for the Áras as he admitted that he enjoyed running in the general election campaign .
READ MORE: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch shows impressive turn of pace as he runs away from RDS after election defeatThe seat was eventually won by the Labour Party’s Marie Sherlock. Shortly before the final count was announced, he walked over to Ms Sherlock and conceded and wished her well ahead of the final declaration.When questions were put to him about the trial at the Special Criminal Court, he told a reporter to “go back down the Special Criminal Court and ask them”.Security guards crowded around him, but Mr Hutch initially answered questions from journalists.
As he leaned over the barrier with the media standing behind him, one counter said, “Would you like a cup of tea, Gerry?”Mr Hutch was later walked by security over to Ms Sherlock as she awaited for the final count in Dublin Central.“I’ll be in touch with everyone who has been elected and yourself in the future.”
Shortly later, he left the RDS. He was joined by Jim Sheridan for a short period and stood facing the media.He then started walking down the driveway of the RDS Simmonscourt before breaking into a job towards the gate and down Simmonscourt Road.
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