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Ireland dodges bullet as Dublin voters narrowly reject gangland boss

The article from Politico discusses the unexpected political influence of Gerry "The Monk" Hutch, a notorious gangland figure in Ireland, following his acquittal in a high-profile murder case. Despite his criminal background, Hutch has inadvertently become a central figure in Dublin's political landscape. His acquittal has led to a surge in public interest and media coverage, inadvertently affecting local politics. Some voters and political commentators have noted that Hutch's case has shifted focus from traditional political issues to discussions about justice, crime, and the influence of organized crime on society. This situation has complicated the political campaigns in Dublin, with candidates having to address or navigate around the public's fascination with Hutch, thereby influencing voter sentiment and the political discourse in unexpected ways.

Read the Full Politico Europe Article at:
[ https://www.politico.eu/article/ireland-dublin-voters-gerry-hutch-central-politics-gangland-boss-parliament/ ]