Case No. 3007Breach of electoral law, littering · Co. Dublin · 22 May 2026
Gerry Hutch faces Garda probe over election slogans sprayed outside Dublin polling stations
Gerry Hutch is facing a Garda election law probe and Dublin City Council fines after 'Vote Hutch No.1' stencilled slogans were sprayed on pavements outside polling stations in Dublin Central, including St Peter's National School in Phibsborough, on the day of the by-election on 22 May 2026.
- Reported22 May
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whereThe graffiti appeared next to St Peter's National School in Phibsborough, a polling station (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe artwork was powerhosed on before polling on the day of the Dublin by-election (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí were notified and a probe was initiated (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDublin City Council is investigating a breach of city litter laws and will issue fines (irishmirror.ie)
- courtUnder the Electoral Act 1992, posters are prohibited within 100 metres of a polling place within 30 minutes of polls opening or closing (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHutch is one of 14 candidates in the Dublin Central by-election (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHutch is facing a money laundering probe in Spain and an €800,000 tax bill from the Criminal Assets Bureau (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 May2026Garda probe after Gerry Hutch election slogan sprayed outside polling station
Garda probe initiated after stencilled election slogans appeared within 100 metres of polling stations; Dublin City Council also investigating litter law breach and issuing fines.
accused, Gerry Hutch, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerry Hutch