Case No. 0283Murder · Co. Dublin

DPP still considering charges over Eddie Hutch murder in Dublin

Eddie Hutch, a 58-year-old taxi driver and father of five, was shot dead outside his home on Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3, on 8 February 2016, three days after the Regency Hotel attack that killed David Byrne. Gardaí believe the killing was a targeted retaliation in the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud, with Hutch shot because he was the brother of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch. Several men in their 40s were arrested and questioned in April and May 2023 but released without charge, and a file recommending that Daniel Kinahan and up to 10 others be charged was sent to the DPP in early 2024. As of the latest inquest hearing in September 2026, the DPP is still considering whether to pursue charges, and the inquest has been adjourned again.

  1. Reported17 Sep
  2. Arrested5 Apr
    18 reports
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Eddie Hutch, a taxi driver and father of five, was shot dead outside his home on Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3, on 8 February 2016; reports give his age as 58 or 59.
Where
The shooting took place at his home on Poplar Row in Dublin's north inner city.
When
The murder occurred three days after the Regency Hotel attack in which David Byrne was shot dead.
Cause
Gardaí believe the killing was a targeted retaliation in the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud, with Hutch shot because he was a member of the Hutch family.
Weapon
Eddie Hutch sustained fatal gunshot wounds to the head.
Investigation
  • Several men in their 40s were arrested and questioned in April and May 2023 but released without charge.
  • A file recommending that Daniel Kinahan and up to 10 others be charged was sent to the DPP in February or March 2024.
  • Three persons of interest fled Ireland shortly after the murder and never returned.
Charges
Gardaí have recommended that Daniel Kinahan, Sean McGovern, Gary Finnegan, Trevor Byrne, and others be charged with offences related to the killing.
In court
The inquest into Eddie Hutch's death was adjourned again in September 2026, with the DPP still considering whether to pursue charges.
Other details
  • Eddie Hutch was the brother of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, who was acquitted of the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in April 2023.
  • Daniel Kinahan, 47, is based in Dubai, and an Ireland-UAE extradition treaty has been signed but not yet fully enacted.
282 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot dead in his home at Poplar Row on 8 February 2016 (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was a taxi driver (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was 58 years old (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot three days after the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was the brother of Gerard Hutch, known as the Monk (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was the fourth victim of the Hutch-Kinahan feud (rte.ie)
  • whatThe 42-year-old suspect was taken from prison on Wednesday (rte.ie)
  • whatThe suspect is a Kinahan gang member and violent, dangerous and recidivist criminal (rte.ie)
  • whatThe suspect is serving lengthy sentences in Mountjoy jail for firearms and other offences (rte.ie)
  • whatThe suspect is incarcerated with other Kinahan gang members segregated from rival Hutch gang members (rte.ie)
  • whatA man was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Eddie Hutch Snr in Dublin more than seven years ago. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEddie Hutch Snr was 59 years old and a father of five. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Eddie Hutch Snr. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was an innocent cab driver in his 50s and the brother of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe arrested man is 42 years old (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was arrested while in prison (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDaniel Kinahan escaped injury at the Regency Hotel attack (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDavid Byrne died after being shot six times (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man lived abroad for some time before returning to Ireland (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man has been convicted over serious offences including drugs and is serving a long stretch (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder and released without charge. (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was 58 years old and the brother of Gerard Hutch, known as the Monk. (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot dead three days after the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel. (rte.ie)
  • whatA 42-year-old man was arrested in Mountjoy Prison in connection with the murder of Eddie Hutch Snr (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man is serving several lengthy sentences for offences connected to serious and organised crime (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man is considered an active member of the Kinahan organised crime gang (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man is housed with other Kinahan members in the prison (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man was held in a Dublin Garda Station overnight under a Section 42 warrant for questioning (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man was released back into the custody of the Irish Prison Service (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIt is the second time the man has been interviewed over his suspected role in the murder (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGardaí believe the man had previously boasted to other inmates about his role in gun attacks (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man is suspected of involvement in several gun attacks and a botched murder attempt on John Gilligan (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe suspect has dozens of previous convictions including for serious firearms offences, false imprisonment and armed robbery (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEddie Hutch Snr, 59, was shot dead at his home on Poplar Row in the north inner city on 8 February 2016 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEddie Hutch Snr had worked as a taxi driver and was a father of five (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEddie Hutch Sr was fatally shot. (extra.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was an innocent taxi driver and brother of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot dead. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatFour men burst into Eddie Hutch's home and shot him several times. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA man in his 40s was arrested in relation to the murder of Eddie Hutch. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot dead in his home on Poplar Row. (rte.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot dead at his home. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the murder of Eddie Hutch. (extra.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot dead at his home on Poplar Row on 8 February 2016. (rte.ie)
  • whatGardaí have asked for Daniel Kinahan to be charged with the murder of Eddie Hutch's brother. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was shot in a murder that detectives are investigating. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch sustained a number of fatal gunshot wounds. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was fatally shot outside his home in Dublin's north inner city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was 58 years old and a father of five. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was approached by several assailants as he pulled up in his cab (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was a 58-year-old taxi driver and father of five. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch sustained several fatal gunshot wounds. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatHe was approached by several assailants as he pulled up in his taxi outside his house. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was 59, a taxi driver, and the brother of veteran criminal Gerry Hutch. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEddie Hutch was a father of five. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe murder occurred three days after an attack at the Regency Hotel in which Kinahan associate David Byrne of Crumlin, Dublin, was shot dead. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEddie Hutch was a 58-year-old taxi driver and father of five from Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3 (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatOfficers believe Kinahan played a central role in organising the killing (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch, 58, was a taxi driver and father of five from Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatEddie Hutch was the brother of veteran criminal Gerry Hutch (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaniel Kinahan is one of the suspects against whom gardaí were seeking charges (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaniel Kinahan is 49 years old (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEddie Hutch was a taxi-driver and father of five (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe Regency Hotel attack saw Kinahan associate David Byrne shot dead (irishtimes.com)
  • whatPatrick Lyons was shot several times as he walked in the Belclare estate (irishtimes.com)
  • whatPatrick Lyons was 44 years old (irishtimes.com)
  • whatPatrick Lyons had convictions relating to drug addiction but was not involved in gangland crime (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe killing took place at his home on Poplar Row in the north inner city of Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe man is being held at a north Dublin garda station. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe shooting occurred on Poplar Row in Dublin 3. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe man was detained at a Garda station in North Dublin (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was shot dead at his home on Poplar Row in Dublin's north inner city. (rte.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was shot on Poplar Row in Ballybough, Dublin 3. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe shooting happened on Poplar Row in Dublin 3. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe fatal shooting took place on Poplar Row in Dublin 3. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe killing took place on Poplar Row in Dublin's north inner-city. (rte.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was shot at his home on Poplar Row in the north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereEddie Hutch was shot dead outside his home on Poplar Row in Dublin's north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe man is being held at a garda station in north Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whereHutch was shot dead at Poplar Row in Ballybough. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was shot as he pulled up in his taxi outside his home on Poplar Row, Ballybough. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was killed outside his home in Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was a taxi driver from Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was shot outside his home on Poplar Row in Dublin's north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHe was shot outside his house on Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereByrne was killed at a boxing weigh-in ceremony at the Regency Hotel in Dublin (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch lived on Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereDavid Byrne was killed at the Regency Hotel in Whitehall, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereEddie Hutch was shot outside his home on Poplar Row in north inner city Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe killing took place on February 8th, 2016. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenEddie Hutch was shot outside his home on 8 February 2016. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe murder occurred three days after the Regency Hotel shooting (irishtimes.com)
  • whenEddie Hutch was shot on 8 February 2016. (rte.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened on 8 February 2016. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe shooting occurred on February 8, 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe killing came three days after the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe shooting took place on 8 February 2016. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenEddie Hutch was killed on 8 February 2016. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder occurred three days after the Regency Hotel attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe man was arrested on the morning of 12 May 2023. (rte.ie)
  • whenHutch was shot dead on February 8, 2016. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe fatal shooting occurred on 8 February 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened on February 8, 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenEddie Hutch was shot dead on 8 February 2016. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder happened three days after an attack at the Regency Hotel in north Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe shooting occurred on 8 February 2016 (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe murder occurred on February 8, 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenEddie Hutch was killed on 8 February 2016 when approached by several assailants as he pulled up in his taxi outside his house (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenEddie Hutch was murdered more than a decade ago (irishtimes.com)
  • whenEddie Hutch was killed shortly after the Regency Hotel attack in 2016 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenEddie Hutch was murdered three days after the Regency Hotel attack in north Dublin (irishtimes.com)
  • whenPatrick Lyons was killed in February 2021 in Ballymun (irishtimes.com)
  • causeGardaí believe Eddie Hutch was shot in retaliation for the Regency murder (rte.ie)
  • causeEddie Hutch Snr died of gunshot wounds to the head. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeA post mortem confirmed the father of five died from gunshot wounds to the head. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe the murder was in retaliation for the Regency Hotel attack orchestrated by the Hutch gang three days beforehand (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe Eddie Hutch was shot in retaliation for the Regency murder in a targeted attack. (rte.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe Eddie Hutch was targeted because he was a member of the Hutch family (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe killing is believed to have been in retaliation for the Regency Hotel shooting of David Byrne. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeThe killing was seen as a reprisal for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel days earlier. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeEddie Hutch was shot as he pulled up in his taxi outside his home. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe killing is thought to have been a retaliation for the Regency Hotel attack days earlier. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe killing was part of the Kinahan-Hutch feud. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeDetectives believe Eddie Hutch was shot first because he was seen as a soft target who could be found quickly. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeEddie Hutch was shot shortly after the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel. (rte.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe Hutch was shot in retaliation for the Regency murder in a targeted attack. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe killing is believed to have been in retaliation for the Regency Hotel shooting. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeEddie Hutch sustained fatal gunshot wounds when several assailants approached him as he pulled up in his taxi. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe Eddie Hutch was shot in retaliation for the killing of David Byrne. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe killing was part of the 2016 Kinahan-Hutch feud. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeGardaí believe Eddie Hutch was shot in retaliation for the murder of David Byrne. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeEddie Hutch was targeted solely because he was the brother of Gerry Hutch. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeEddie Hutch died of gunshot wounds to the head (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDetectives from Mountjoy secured a Section 42 warrant to arrest the prisoner on suspicion of murder (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act for up to 24 hours (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man was being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in north Dublin on Wednesday night. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation into the shooting has been ongoing since 2016. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetectives from Mountjoy Garda Station secured a Section 42 warrant in court (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man was quickly identified as the chief suspect (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was previously questioned in 2016 but released without charge (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe 42-year-old suspect was taken from prison and questioned over two days in a Dublin garda station. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and returned to Mountjoy Prison when his detention expired. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe murder investigation is continuing. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDetectives investigating the murder of Eddie Hutch Snr have made significant progress and more arrests are expected soon (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the murder. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect is being questioned at a garda station in north Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Eddie Hutch Sr. (extra.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man was detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 at a Garda station in North Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested a man in his 40s in connection with the shooting. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe arrested man was detained for questioning under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 at a Garda station in North Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationShortly after the shooting, efforts were made to set fire to a car close to the crime scene, believed to have been used by the killers. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationBalaclavas and a can of petrol were found in a silver BMW abandoned at St Patrick's Parade, Drumcondra. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe arrested man is being questioned in connection with the shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man is detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 at a Garda station in North Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn earlier arrest of a 42-year-old man was followed by his release without charge, and a file is being prepared for the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe earlier arrested man was released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA four-man hit team, including the two gunmen, is suspected of being involved in the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA silver-coloured BMW 3 series, believed to have been the getaway car, was found abandoned on St Patrick's Parade in Drumcondra. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was questioned about the murder of a taxi driver and released without charge. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say a file will be prepared for the DPP. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested on Thursday and questioned over the shooting. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe man was released without charge. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested in Dublin on Friday and can be held for up to seven days without charge. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí said a man aged in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDetectives based at Mountjoy Garda station carried out the arrest. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe arrest is the latest in a series of such operations, the most recent of which was the previous month. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationOn the previous occasion, a man then in prison was detained for questioning about the killing. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA man has been arrested by gardaí in connection with the murder of Eddie Hutch. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Eddie Hutch. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested a man aged in his 40s. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe man is detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda station in North Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokeswoman said investigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA man was arrested on 12 May 2023 in relation to the murder of Eddie Hutch. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man is in his 40s and is being questioned about the fatal shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA four-man hit team, including two gunmen, is suspected of involvement in the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA silver BMW 3 series believed to be the getaway car was found abandoned on St Patrick's Parade in Drumcondra. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetectives have sent a file on the 2016 murder to the Director of Public Prosecution. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAn inquest heard that three persons of interest fled Ireland shortly after the murder. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have evidence that Kinahan was in the area around the time of the murder and played a directing role in the killing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationDetectives have sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecution. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have evidence that Daniel Kinahan was in the area around the time of the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA total of 13 people had been arrested as part of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThree persons of interest left the country shortly after the murder and did not return. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have sent a file to the DPP about the murder of Eddie Hutch. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThis is the second major file gardaí have sent to the DPP seeking charges against Kinahan. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe file's existence emerged at an inquest hearing in Dublin on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDetectives believe Eddie Hutch was targeted first because he was regarded as a soft target. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe Garda investigation into the murder was ongoing and had advanced since the previous hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA file on the murder was forwarded to the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have recommended that 10 people be charged with offences related to the killing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have carried out some 1,300 investigative tasks, including taking 500 statements. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThree persons of interest identified in the murder investigation fled Ireland shortly after the shooting and never returned. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí sources said Daniel Kinahan was allegedly caught on CCTV near Eddie Hutch's home in the days before the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí believe he was shot in retaliation for the murder of David Byrne (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are awaiting DPP directions on whether to prosecute in the Eddie Hutch murder case. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDPP directions are expected within the next six months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDaniel Kinahan is believed to be one of 10 people gardaí recommended be charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí conducted 1,300 investigative tasks including 500 statements. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe file was sent to the DPP in February 2024, more than a year before the coroner's court sitting. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí believe the file contains evidence that could lead to several men, including Daniel Kinahan, being charged. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí conducted approximately 1,300 investigative tasks including 500 statements (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationOfficers sent their file to the DPP with a recommendation that Kinahan be charged with murder (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAround 10 people are named by Gardaí in the investigative file with a recommendation that they all be charged (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí conducted some 1,300 investigative tasks including the taking of 500 statements (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationTrevor Byrne was previously arrested and questioned over the Eddie Hutch murder (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGary Finnegan was named in the High Court as a person of interest in the Hutch murder inquiry (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA file had been with the DPP since March 8, 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe DPP is considering pursuing charges (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDaniel Kinahan was extradited to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe file recommends that a number of suspects, including Kinahan, be charged with the murder. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeThe file recommends that Daniel Kinahan be charged with murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe file contains recommendations that a number of suspects be charged over the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe file may lead to a number of men being charged with offences relating to the killing. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGardaí are seeking charges against Dubai-based Daniel Kinahan. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe DPP has already ordered McGovern be charged with the murder of Noel Kirwan, 62, in Clondalkin in December 2016 (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe DPP has directed that McGovern be charged with directing a crime gang (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDaniel Kinahan was charged with directing an organised crime group between 2015 and 2017 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP is expected to decide within six months whether Kinahan and the other suspects should be charged. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP is considering the file. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was adjourned to September 24. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP must agree that the evidence is strong enough to ground a prosecution. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtNo decision has been reached on the file sent last year. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe coroner granted a six-month adjournment of the inquest under Section 25 (1) of the Coroners Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was listed for further mention on 19 March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGerry Hutch was found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel following a 52-day non-jury trial before the Special Criminal Court in April 2023 (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe coroner granted a six-month adjournment under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe case was listed for further mention on 19 March 2025 (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtGerry Hutch was found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne in April 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was adjourned to September 17 under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDet Insp Alan McDevitt requested an adjournment of a further six months at the coroner's court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCoroner Dr Clare Keane presided over the brief sitting of Dublin District Coroner's Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP is expected to decide within six months whether up to 10 suspects should be charged (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was adjourned under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act and listed for further mention to 17 September (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was adjourned under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act and listed for further mention to September 17 (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtEddie Hutch's inquest has been continuously adjourned over the years (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJoseph Warren appeared before Dublin District Court in July (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí believe he was targeted as part of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud simply because he was a member of the Hutch family. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe killing is thought to have been carried out in retaliation for the deadly Regency Hotel attack days earlier, in which Kinahan associate David Byrne was killed. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEddie Hutch Snr was a taxi driver. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEddie Hutch Snr was an uncle of Gary Hutch, 34, who was shot dead on September 24th, 2015 at an apartment block near Marbella in Spain. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGary Hutch's killing is believed to have been the catalyst for the feud. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe arrested man is in his 40s. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect is a Kinahan gang member and convicted violent, dangerous and recidivist criminal serving lengthy sentences in Mountjoy Prison for firearms and other offences. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is incarcerated with other Kinahan gang members who are segregated from rival Hutch gang members. (rte.ie)
  • otherEddie Hutch was the brother of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch and the fourth victim of the feud. (rte.ie)
  • otherGerry 'The Monk' Hutch was recently acquitted by the Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Byrne. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherEddie Hutch was a taxi driver and the father of five. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEddie Hutch was known to gardaí but linked to mostly minor crimes and was not a gangland figure. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect is regarded as a senior Kinahan cartel member, a position he held when Eddie Hutch was killed. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEddie Hutch was 58 and the brother of Gerard Hutch, known as the Monk. (rte.ie)
  • otherEddie Hutch was the fourth victim of the ongoing Hutch-Kinahan feud. (rte.ie)
  • otherHutch was the brother of Gerry "The Monk" Hutch. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe murder came three days after the Regency Hotel shooting that killed David Byrne. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKinahan is also being investigated for directing a crime gang. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherGardaí would have to extradite Kinahan from Dubai if he is prosecuted. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherIreland has no extradition treaty with Dubai. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherDaniel Kinahan is also being investigated for directing a crime gang. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA decision on charges is expected to take at least several months. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEddie Hutch's murder was the first killing by the Kinahan cartel immediately after the Regency ambush. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDavid Byrne was a senior member of the Kinahan drugs cartel (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe gangland feud has resulted in the deaths of 18 people to date (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe Kinahan cartel believe the Regency Hotel attack was planned by The Monk as revenge for the killing of Gary Hutch in Spain in September 2015 (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherEddie Hutch was the first of six people associated with the Hutch gang to be murdered by the Kinahan cartel in 2016 (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherIt is understood one of the individuals regarded as a suspect is Daniel Kinahan (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherDaniel Kinahan is 47 and operates from a base in Dubai. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe gangland feud between the Hutch and Kinahan organisations has resulted in the deaths of 18 people. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherEddie Hutch was the first of six Hutch gang members murdered by the Kinahan cartel in 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDaniel Kinahan is believed to be living in Dubai with his father Christy (67) and brother Christopher (43) (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherAn extradition treaty between Ireland and the UAE was signed late last year but has not yet been fully enacted by the Oireachtas (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe murder happened three days after the Regency Airport Hotel attack in which David Byrne (34) was shot dead (dublinlive.ie)
  • other18 men died in the Kinahan-Hutch feud (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherSean McGovern, 38, was arrested in Dubai last October on foot of an extradition request from Ireland (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTrevor Byrne is currently serving a 17-and-a-half-year sentence for firearms offences and an armed raid on a bookies in Dublin (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGary Finnegan moved to Dubai with Daniel Kinahan in 2017 (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGary Finnegan is believed to be in Europe (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Sep2026
    DPP still considering pursuing charges for murder of Eddie Hutch

    Inquest adjourned for six months; DPP has had the file since March 2024; described as a complex investigation involving multiple suspects; Daniel Kinahan identified as one suspect against whom gardaí were seeking charges; separate inquest into Patrick Lyons' 2021 death adjourned indefinitely after Joseph Warren charged with murder and appeared at Dublin District Court in July.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahanvictim, Patrick Lyons, 44, male, irish (judged from name)Patrick Lyonssuspect, Joseph Warren, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Warren
  2. 24 Mar2025
    Gardaí ask for key Daniel Kinahan allies to be charged over feud murder

    Reveals that Gardaí have named around 10 people in the investigative file with a recommendation that all be charged, and identifies specific suspects including Sean McGovern (in UAE custody), Trevor Byrne (serving a 17.5-year sentence in Dublin), and Gary Finnegan (believed to be in Europe). The inquest was adjourned to September 17.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahansuspect, Sean McGovern, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean McGovernsuspect, Gary Finnegan, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Finnegansuspect, Trevor Byrne, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Trevor Byrne
  3. 20 Mar2025
    Daniel Kinahan to learn if he will be charged with murder of Gerry Hutch brother

    Inquest hearing confirms the file has been with the DPP since February 2024; up to 10 suspects may be charged; inquest adjourned to 17 September 2025; Kinahan believed to be in Dubai; Ireland-UAE extradition treaty signed but not yet fully enacted.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  4. 19 Mar2025
    DPP directions still awaited on Eddie Hutch snr murder case, coroner’s court told

    Coroner's court update confirming the file remains with the DPP; Det Insp McDevitt requests a further six-month adjournment and describes the case as a complicated investigation.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 59, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  5. 19 Mar2025
    Major update concerning murder of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's brother Eddie Hutch

    Inquest update confirming the DPP file has been pending since February 2024 with directions expected within six months; three persons of interest fled Ireland; Daniel Kinahan identified as one of 10 people recommended for charge; inquest adjourned to September 17 under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  6. 25 Sep2024
    Eddie Hutch murder probe 'advanced' in recent months, inquest hears

    Reports on the inquest hearing where Insp James Clavin told coroner Clare Keane the Garda investigation had advanced, with further correspondence between gardaí and the DPP. The coroner granted a six-month adjournment under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  7. 24 Sep2024
    'Ongoing' investigation into murder of Eddie Hutch has 'advanced', inquest hears

    Inquest update: the investigation is ongoing and has advanced, a file has gone to the DPP, Gardaí believe the killing was retaliation for the David Byrne murder, and the inquest was adjourned to 19 March 2025.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, 47, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  8. 12 Mar2024
    Eddie Hutch murder: Garda file sent to DPP includes Daniel Kinahan among suspects

    Reports that a Garda file on the 2016 murder of Eddie Hutch has been sent to the DPP, with Daniel Kinahan among the suspects gardaí want charged. No charges have been decided, and the fact of the file emerged at an inquest hearing.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 59, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  9. 12 Mar2024
    Gardai formally ask for Daniel Kinahan to be charged with Eddie Hutch murder

    Reports that gardaí sent a file to the DPP recommending Daniel Kinahan be charged over the murder of Eddie Hutch. No charge has been brought yet. The article gives both 'March 2016' and 'February 8, 2016' for the murder, so the incident date is taken from the explicit day.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  10. 12 Mar2024
    Gardai ask for Daniel Kinahan to be charged with murder of Gerry Hutch's brother

    A file on the murder has been sent to the DPP recommending that Daniel Kinahan and other suspects be charged. Kinahan is not charged yet, and no suspects were named at the inquest hearing.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, Daniel Kinahan, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahan
  11. 13 May2023
    Man arrested in connection with murder of Gerry Hutch's brother Eddie

    Reports a man in his 40s arrested on 12 May 2023 and detained under Section 50 at a North Dublin Garda station; gardaí say investigations are ongoing. No charge is reported.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  12. 12 May2023
    Man arrested in relation to shooting of Eddie Hutch in 2016

    Reports a May 2023 arrest of a man in his 40s, detained at a North Dublin Garda station under Section 50, in the Eddie Hutch shooting. The article gives no charge or court details.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  13. 12 May2023
    Man arrested in connection with murder of Eddie Hutch

    Reports that a man in his 40s was arrested on the morning of 12 May 2023 and is being held at a garda station in north Dublin. Confirms the victim's age as 58 and his relation to Gerard Hutch.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  14. 12 May2023
    Senior Kinahan cartel suspect arrested over 2016 Eddie Hutch murder

    Reports a May 2023 arrest of a man in his 40s, held under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, over the Eddie Hutch murder. Describes him as a senior Kinahan cartel member and says he was based in Spain and Ireland in recent years. Notes it was the latest in a series of arrests and that the previous one was the month before.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 59, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  15. 12 May2023
    Man, 40s, Arrested In Connection With The Murder Of Eddie Hutch

    Headline-only report of the May 2023 arrest of a man in his 40s. The article body is a search-widget template with no details, so the match to case 2026 rests on the headline and the existing case's description of the May 2023 arrest.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  16. 29 Apr2023
    Man arrested over Eddie Hutch killing released

    Reports that a man in his 40s was arrested on Thursday and questioned over the shooting, then released without charge; a file is to go to the DPP.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 59, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  17. 29 Apr2023
    Man released without charge in Dublin murder inquiry

    Reports that a man in his 40s was detained, questioned and released without charge in the Eddie Hutch murder inquiry, and that gardaí will send a file to the DPP. The article does not name him.

    suspect, 40s, male
  18. 28 Apr2023
    Man arrested in connection with murder of Eddie Hutch

    Reports the arrest of a man in his 40s on 27 April 2023 and his detention under Section 50. Also notes an earlier arrest of a 42-year-old man, who was released without charge, with a file being prepared for the DPP.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  19. 27 Apr2023
    Eddie Hutch killing: man arrested in connection with fatal shooting in 2016

    Reports the arrest of a man in his 40s on Thursday 27 April 2023 and that he was detained for questioning under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Adds that the killing was seen as a reprisal for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel and that balaclavas and petrol were found in a car abandoned at St Patrick's Parade, Drumcondra.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 59, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  20. 27 Apr2023
    Man arrested in connection with killing of Eddie Hutch

    Reports a man in his 40s arrested over the 2016 killing, detained under Section 50 at a north Dublin Garda station; says the killing is believed to be retaliation for the Regency Hotel shooting of David Byrne.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  21. 27 Apr2023
    Man, 40s, Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of Eddie Hutch Sr

    Reports an arrest of a man in his 40s over the fatal shooting of Eddie Hutch Sr. The article body is missing, so no date, place or further details are available.

    victim, Eddie Hutch Sr, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutch Srsuspect, 40s, male
  22. 27 Apr2023
    Man arrested over Eddie Hutch murder in 2016

    Reports a 2023 arrest of an unnamed man in his 40s over the murder of Eddie Hutch, who was shot at his home at Poplar Row on 8 February 2016. The man is being questioned at a garda station in north Dublin.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 40s, male
  23. 7 Apr2023
    Man (42) questioned over Eddie Hutch murder considered one of the country’s most dangerous criminals

    Reports the arrest of a 42-year-old unnamed man in Mountjoy Prison in connection with the Eddie Hutch murder, describes him as an active Kinahan gang member with dozens of previous convictions, and notes that a file is to be prepared for the DPP with more arrests expected.

    victim, Eddie Hutch Snr, 59, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutch Snrsuspect, 42, male
  24. 6 Apr2023
    Man arrested over Eddie Hutch murder released

    Reports the arrest from Mountjoy Prison and release without charge of a 42-year-old Kinahan gang member on suspicion of the Eddie Hutch murder, with a file being prepared for the DPP. The murder investigation is continuing.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 42, male
  25. 6 Apr2023
    Man arrested in prison over 2016 shooting of Eddie Hutch in Dublin

    Reports the arrest in prison of a 42-year-old man, identified as the chief suspect in the Eddie Hutch murder, who was previously questioned in 2016 but released without charge, lived abroad, and has since been convicted of serious offences including drugs. He is described as one of Ireland's most dangerous criminals who carried out shootings on Kinahan's orders.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 42, male
  26. 5 Apr2023
    Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Eddie Hutch Snr in 2016

    Reports the arrest of a man in his 40s in connection with the 2016 Eddie Hutch murder, detained under Section 4 at a north Dublin station.

    victim, Eddie Hutch Snr, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutch Snrsuspect, 40s, male
  27. 5 Apr2023
    Man arrested in connection with fatal feud shooting of Eddie Hutch

    Reports the arrest of a man in his 40s in connection with the 2016 murder of Eddie Hutch Snr, the first arrest reported in connection with this killing.

    victim, Eddie Hutch Snr, 59, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutch Snrsuspect, 40s, male
  28. 5 Apr2023
    Man arrested over 2016 murder of Eddie Hutch

    A 42-year-old prisoner at Mountjoy, described as a Kinahan gang member and violent, dangerous and recidivist criminal, was taken from prison on Wednesday 5 April 2023 and arrested on suspicion of murder under a Section 42 warrant. He is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act for up to 24 hours.

    victim, Eddie Hutch, 58, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Hutchsuspect, 42, male