Ireland Enoch Burke asks Court of Appeal for permission to bring late appeal of Wilson's Hospital School suspension ruling
Jailed teacher Enoch Burke appeared before the Court of Appeal on 22 April 2026 seeking permission to bring a late challenge to a May 2023 High Court ruling that Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath validly suspended him over a dispute about a student's preferred pronouns. The three-judge panel reserved its judgment, and Burke subsequently appeared before the High Court seeking an emergency order to stop a disciplinary appeals panel hearing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatThe school suspended and later dismissed Burke over his conduct towards then-principal Niamh McShane at a school religious event in June 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBurke submitted the instruction went against constitutional guarantees on freedom of conscience and religion. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBurke appeared before a three-judge Court of Appeal on Wednesday (22 April 2026). (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Nolan gave permission to Burke to serve the proceedings on the panel members and said the case could come back on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBurke, an evangelical Christian, maintained the request went against his religious beliefs. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Apr2026Enoch Burke asks appeal court to allow late challenge to finding he was validly suspended
CoA hearing where Burke sought permission for a late appeal of the May 2023 High Court suspension ruling; three-judge panel (Costello, Faherty, Pilkington) reserved judgment. Also covers Burke's subsequent High Court appearance before Judge Nolan seeking an emergency order to restrain a disciplinary appeals panel hearing.
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