Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has condemned Gerry Hutch, also known as ‘The Monk’, emphasizing he should not be treated as a celebrity but as a criminal during the election campaign. Harris and fellow party member Paschal Donohoe urged the electorate in Dublin Central to move past organized crime. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald also criticized Hutch and government inaction on crime, stating it’s a legal issue for voters. Hutch is pursuing a seat in Dublin Central, amid concerns about the implications of a criminal figure entering politics.