The Dubliner, aged in his 60s, has been described in court by a judge as the patriarchal figurehead of the Hutch criminal organisation.

That is according to figures compiled by Labour's Health Spokesperson.

Labour led a protest at the site in Dublin following a ‘political football’ row in recent weeks.

Local residents have also lodged objections against the scheme.

The gangland figure missed out on the last seat in the Dublin Central constituency to the Labour Party’s Marie Sherlock.

Office of Public Works officials appeared before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to answer questions about the high costs of the shelter.