Failed election candidate Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch became a pivotal character in the story of organised crime in Ireland when he masterminded three of the biggest armed robberies in the history of the State.

Veteran criminal came close to winning fourth and final seat after getting almost 10 per cent of first preferences

GANG boss Gerry Hutch has failed to land a Dail seat as a nail-biting election race. The Monk, 61, was a shock contender in Dublin Central constituency and landed 3,098 first preference

Gangland figure Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch was a surprise late addition to the Dublin Central constituency but is now on course to land the final fourth seat there after securing over 11.9% of first prefe