Ireland Burke family removed from High Court hearing at the Four Courts
Several members of the Burke family were removed from court two at the Four Courts after heated exchanges with Mr Justice Brian Cregan during a hearing about Enoch Burke's attendance at Wilson's Hospital School. The court said contempt proceedings would be considered against Isaac Burke, and the judgment was adjourned to the following week.
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- In court5 Nov
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Key facts
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- whatThe High Court should consider afresh whether Enoch Burke should be committed to prison for contempt of court again. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe matter was heard before the High Court in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe hearing took place in court two at the Four Courts. (gript.ie)
- whenThe matter is due back for hearing on 12 November, with a view to judgment on 19 November. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe dispute stems from a 2022 request by the school's then-principal to address a student by a new name and pronoun. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe removals followed heated comments aimed at the judge, Mr Justice Brian Cregan. (gript.ie)
- courtThe school has an injunction restraining Burke from attending, but he continues to attend in breach of it. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge directed further submissions and affidavits on social media videos, vehicle sequestration and further trespass incidents. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge also sought submissions on a possible garnishee order for Burke's salary. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge said he had come to no decisions and would consider all submissions. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge rejected Burke's assertion that he was entitled to a judgment during the sitting. (thejournal.ie)
- courtMartina Burke was escorted from court by gardaí after accusing the judge of being a liar. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Cregan asked gardaí to escort Martina, Ammi and Isaac Burke out of court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtAmmi Burke was taken from the court after further interruptions. (thejournal.ie)
- courtIsaac Burke was removed from the proceedings after quoting the Bible and saying he was not afraid of the judge. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge said he would consider whether Burke's behaviour in court amounted to criminal contempt. (thejournal.ie)
- courtBurke was warned several times to stop interrupting and was then asked to be removed by gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJustice Cregan rose several times until all members of the Burke family were removed except Enoch Burke. (gript.ie)
- courtContempt of court proceedings would be considered against Isaac Burke for his conduct during the hearing. (gript.ie)
- courtThe judge said his decision would be delivered the following week. (gript.ie)
- courtThe court rose with the case adjourned until the following week for judgment. (gript.ie)
- sentenceCourts have heard Burke has been fined more than €200,000 in relation to the dispute. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe judge instructed counsel from Wilson's Hospital School to calculate the weekly cost of security at the school. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Nov2025Burkes removed from High Court - Gript
Reports the removal of Burke family members from a High Court hearing, the court's statement that contempt proceedings would be considered against Isaac Burke, and the adjournment of judgment to the following week. No existing case matches this hearing.
suspect, Enoch Burke, male, named, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burkesuspect, Isaac Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Isaac Burkesuspect, Martina Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Burkesuspect, Ami Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Ami Burke - 5 Nov2025Judge considering whether Enoch Burke should go to prison for contempt of court again
Adds that the judge will consider afresh whether to commit Burke to prison, has directed submissions on social media videos, vehicle sequestration, further trespass and a possible salary garnishee, and will consider whether Burke's court behaviour amounted to criminal contempt. Adds that the matter returns on 12 November with judgment possibly on 19 November.
suspect, Enoch Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burkesuspect, Martina Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Burkesuspect, Ammi Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Ammi Burkesuspect, Isaac Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Isaac Burke