Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4477Contempt of court (trespass) · Co. Westmeath

Court orders Enoch Burke's salary paid directly to school over €15,000 damages

Enoch Burke, a man, was jailed for contempt of court after returning to Wilson's Hospital School in Westmeath, with cars used to drive him onto the school grounds. The High Court, in a judgment by Mr Justice Brian Cregan, ordered that his salary be paid directly to the school because he still owes it €15,000 in damages, and the judge said he may yet consider sequestering certain Burke family cars to the State. The judge also said Burke must give an undertaking not to trespass on the school again to purge his contempt. Burke was then brought directly to Mountjoy Prison, his fourth time in prison in three years for the same breach, and the judge adjourned outstanding applications to the following Wednesday, when Burke could be produced in person.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Enoch Burke is a man who was a teacher at Wilson's Hospital School, and a final hearing over his dismissal awaits the outcome of a further legal challenge.
Where
The offence took place at Wilson's Hospital School in Westmeath, and cars used to drive Burke onto the school grounds were identified.
When
The second judgment in the case was delivered in the High Court on 28 November 2025.
Charges
Burke was jailed for contempt of court, the offence being trespass on the school.
Cause
Burke was jailed for contempt by turning up at the school again.
In court
  • The High Court, through Mr Justice Brian Cregan, ordered that Burke's salary be paid to the school because he still owes €15,000 in damages.
  • The judge said he may yet consider sequestering certain Burke family cars to the State, but this is not necessary now as Burke is in prison, and the court will consider it again if needed.
  • The judge said Burke must give an undertaking not to trespass on the school again to purge his contempt.
  • The judge said any applications would be adjourned to the following Wednesday, when Burke could be produced in person.
Sentence
  • Burke was brought directly to Mountjoy Prison, his fourth time in prison in three years for the same breach.
  • Burke has racked up more than €225,000 in daily fines for the breach.
Other details
Burke claims he is in prison for refusing to endorse transgenderism as a teacher, while the judge said he is in prison for trespassing on other people's property, not for his views.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe cars were used to drive Burke onto the Westmeath school grounds. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeBurke was jailed for contempt by turning up at the school again. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court ordered that Burke's salary be paid to the school because he still owes €15,000 in damages. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said he may yet consider sequestering certain Burke family cars to the State. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge gave a second judgment on outstanding matters after ordering Burke's immediate jailing for contempt. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said Burke is in prison for trespassing, not for his views. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said Burke must give an undertaking not to trespass on the school again to purge his contempt. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said Burke is being imprisoned for trespassing on other people's property. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said any applications would be adjourned to next Wednesday, when Burke could be produced in person. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceBurke was brought directly to Mountjoy Prison, his fourth time in prison in three years for the same breach. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceBurke has racked up more than €225,000 in daily fines for the breach. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBurke claims he is in prison for refusing to endorse transgenderism as a teacher. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA final hearing over Burke's dismissal awaits the outcome of a further legal challenge. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Court orders Enoch Burke’s salary to be paid direct to school awarded damages against him

    Second judgment on outstanding matters after Burke was jailed for contempt by returning to the school; covers the damages-related salary order, possible car sequestration, and the judge's remarks on the reasons for his imprisonment. Not the same judgment as the existing 9 December case on alleged errors.

    convicted, Enoch Burke, male, named, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burke