Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, the alleged leader of a criminal gang, failed to secure a Dáil seat in the Dublin Central constituency.
His election campaign garnered significant international attention and interest.
Hutch lost to Labour's Marie Sherlock, falling just short of being elected.
'Dodged a bullet'
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Author's summary: Hutch loses Dáil seat bid.