Seán Defoe

Seán Defoe, Newstalk's political correspondent, dissects Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's anticipated run in the Dublin Central byelection. He recounts Hutch's impressive performance in the previous election and explains the unique challenges of a byelection versus a general election. Seán highlights Hutch's strategy to engage disengaged voters and the local dynamics that could influence turnout. He also discusses potential opponents, including a left-leaning candidate, and the looming media and legal scrutiny surrounding Hutch's campaign.