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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11637Contempt of court · Co. Westmeath

Enoch Burke expected to take legal action against disciplinary panel

Enoch Burke, who is in prison for contempt of court, is expected to begin legal action against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel reviewing his dismissal from Wilson's Hospital School. A High Court judge ordered prison authorities to bring him to the Central Office of the High Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereBurke is currently in Mountjoy Prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe Disciplinary Appeals Panel last met before Christmas and is reconvening this weekend. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeBurke was dismissed in 2023 for gross misconduct following a series of incidents. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBurke is expected to initiate legal action against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel the following day. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge David Nolan said Burke could begin proceedings against the panel if he wished. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA limited production order was granted for Burke to be brought to the Central Office of the High Court between 10am and 4pm. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe application to the High Court was brought by Burke's brother, Isaac. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Nolan had directed that gardaí attend court after repeated interruptions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtIf the panel rules against him, his dismissal will be confirmed. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBurke has spent close to 600 days in prison arising from various contempt orders. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBurke argues he is being persecuted for his religious opposition to a school request to use a transgender pupil's preferred pronouns. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jan2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Enoch Burke expected to bring legal action against disciplinary panel tomorrow

    Reports a High Court application by Burke's brother, a limited production order to bring Burke to court, and Burke's expected legal action against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel, which is reconvening to decide whether his dismissal stands.

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