Gerard Hutch competes for Dublin Central seat with 9% of votes

Independent candidate Gerard Hutch is in contention for a seat in Dublin Central, receiving about 9% of first preference votes. He is competing closely with Labour's Marie Sherlock for the final seat. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is leading with 20% of the votes, while Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe and Gary Gannon of the Social Democrats have 17% and 13%, respectively. The outcome for the fourth seat is uncertain, with transfers from eliminated candidates playing a crucial role. Current projections suggest Hutch may secure the seat based on transfer patterns.