Gerry Hutch eyes a running mate for Dublin Central by-election, as Bertie Ahern predicts outcome of race

"'The Monk' has yet to declare his entry into race to secure seat left by Paschal Donohoe, but his campaign is 'in full swing' A running mate for Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch in the upcoming by-election in Dublin Central is being considered in a bid to bolster his chances to win a seat in the Dáil in his second bid to become a TD in just over a year."

"'The Monk' has yet to declare his entry into race to secure seat left by Paschal Donohoe, but his campaign is 'in full swing' Hutch has yet to formally declare himself as a candidate in the race to try to secure the seat vacated by Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe but his election campaign is already in "full swing", sources close to him have said."

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is preparing to contest the Dublin Central by-election for the Dáil seat vacated by Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe. A running mate is being considered to bolster Hutch's electoral chances in his second attempt to become a TD in just over a year. Hutch has not yet formally declared his candidacy, but his election campaign is described as being in 'full swing'. Campaign activity includes organizing personnel and outreach efforts despite the absence of a formal announcement. Close associates indicate coordinated preparations and active campaigning aimed at maximizing vote share in the forthcoming by-election.

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