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Case No. 6031Obstruction of a Garda (Public Order Act, section 19) · Co. Dublin · 7 Mar 2023

Ammi Burke charged with obstructing a Garda outside Four Courts

Ammi Burke, a 33-year-old woman and sister of jailed teacher Enoch Burke, is accused of resisting or obstructing a Garda in the execution of his duty at Inns Quay, outside the Four Courts in Dublin, on 7 March 2023. On 24 April 2024 she was summonsed to appear at Dublin District Court on a charge under section 19 of the Public Order Act, which carries a possible six-month sentence and a fine on conviction. The case was adjourned and is due to resume on 9 May.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged24 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Ammi Burke, 33, is accused of resisting, wilfully obstructing or impeding a Garda in the execution of his duty.
Where
The alleged incident happened at Inns Quay, outside the Four Courts, in Dublin.
When
The alleged incident happened on 7 March 2023.
Other details
  • Ammi Burke is a solicitor and the sister of Enoch Burke, a jailed teacher.
  • The offence date coincided with a Court of Appeal hearing in her brother's legal dispute over transgenderism and his sacking.
  • The case was first reported on 24 April 2024.
Charges
  • Ammi Burke was summonsed to Dublin District Court on a charge of resisting, wilfully obstructing or impeding a Garda.
  • The charge is contrary to section 19 of the Public Order Act.
  • The charge is an allegation.
In court
The case was adjourned and will resume on 9 May.
Sentence
On conviction, the charge carries a possible six-month sentence and a fine; no sentence has been imposed.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged incident happened at Inns Quay. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on 7 March 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeShe was summonsed to Dublin District Court on a charge of resisting, wilfully obstructing or impeding a Garda. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 19 of the Public Order Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHer case was adjourned and will resume on 9 May. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceOn conviction, the charge carries a possible six-month sentence and a fine. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Apr2024
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Enoch Burke's sister Ammi charged with obstructing a Garda outside Four Courts

    First report of the charge. The article gives the statute, possible penalty, court date for the adjourned case, and the alleged location.

    accused, Ammi Burke, 33, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ammi Burke