Gerry Hutch, also known as The Monk, has officially lodged his papers to stand in the General Election in Dublin Central.

Gerry "The Monk" Hutch has officially registered as a candidate to run in the General Election. He will contest for a seat in the Dublin Central constituency, as an Independent, against the likes of Mary Lou McDonald, Paschal Donohoe and Gary Gannon.

The gangland figure was arrested and charged in Lazarote by Spanish police investigating alleged organised crime activity last month.

When asked about his views on Gerry Hutch running for election, Micheál Martin said this is a democracy, so people are entitled to put their name on the ballot. The Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has outlined his party's policy on climate action,

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been formally accepted as a candidate for the general election in the Dublin Central constituency.

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has lodged papers confirming that he will run in the upcoming election.The Dubliner lodged his papers with the Dublin City

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has officially registered as a candidate to run in the general election in Dublin Central saying, “It’s official. I’m running.”

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has returned to Dublin from Spain, claiming innocence regarding money laundering charges and confirming plans to run in the upcoming general election. Hutch, recently released on bail,

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has confirmed that he intends to stand in the general election. The Dubliner (61) arrived at Dublin Airport on Monday after being arrested in Spain last month as part of an international investigation into money laundering.

GERRY ‘THE MONK’ Hutch has arrived in Dublin to contest a seat in the Dáil in the upcoming general election. Asked by reporters at Dublin Airport if he had returned from Spain in order to launch his bid for a seat in Dublin Central,