Overview
- In a recorded interview, Hutch said people he called “illegal” immigrants should be held at Curragh Camp, fed, and denied money and housing until they are “sorted.”
- He contrasted “genuine” immigrant workers he said are welcome to come “with a toolbox” with groups he said should be interned, explicitly naming Somalis.
- The video was filmed at Corinthians Boxing Club, where Hutch answered questions from councillor Gavin Pepper, who has been described in the Dáil as a far-right activist.
- Green Party candidate Janet Horner criticized the remarks and called them “hurtful soundbites.”
- Hutch remains on the ballot for the May 22 Dublin Central vote to replace Paschal Donohoe, and coverage noted his organized-crime background and that these were his first stated policy positions.