Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11806Contempt of court · Co. Westmeath

Court of Appeal refuses Enoch Burke's bid to stay school dismissal hearing

The Court of Appeal refused an application by Enoch Burke to stay a Disciplinary Appeals Panel hearing into his dismissal by Wilson's Hospital School. The panel was due to sit in Athlone the following day to decide whether the dismissal was fair.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBurke applied to the Court of Appeal to stay the Disciplinary Appeals Panel hearing. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe hearing into Burke's dismissal was due to take place the following day. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeBurke was placed on administrative leave after being dismissed for gross misconduct. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBurke argued that the hearing should be postponed because of conflicting statements in two earlier Court of Appeal judgments. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe three-judge Court of Appeal ruled that the panel would not be unduly prejudiced by an earlier judgment if it met. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe court said the reasons for the dismissal would be determined by the panel. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceBurke is in Mountjoy Prison for contempt of court after disobeying a High Court injunction to stay away from the school grounds. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBurke argued he is being persecuted for his religious opposition to a school request about pupils' pronouns. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIf the panel decides against Burke, his dismissal for gross misconduct will be confirmed. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Dec2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Court rejects Enoch Burke's last-ditch attempt to stop tomorrow's hearing into his sacking

    Reports the Court of Appeal's refusal on 12 December 2025 to stay the Disciplinary Appeals Panel hearing into Burke's dismissal, with the hearing due in Athlone on Saturday. Burke is in Mountjoy Prison for contempt of court.

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