Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch would get first preference from 8pc of voters - poll

Just 8% of people said they would consider giving Hutch a No.1 vote if he ran as an Independent candidate, while 88% said they would not support him at all.

Despite Hutch's consideration of running in Dublin's north inner city, overwhelming public sentiment reveals he remains a controversial figure, making his candidacy unlikely to gain significant traction.

The poll conducted by Ireland Thinks shows that while some voters might consider supporting Hutch, the vast majority are firmly against his candidacy due to his criminal background.

Hutch, who was recently arrested for money laundering in Spain, faces considerable public disapproval, particularly highlighted by the fact that most poll respondents indicated they wouldn't vote for him.

Read at Irish Independent