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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8603Contempt of court · Co. Westmeath · 26 Jan 2023

Enoch Burke owes almost €210,000 in court-imposed fines

Enoch Burke, a teacher, owes almost €210,000 in contempt of court fines for trespassing at Wilson's Hospital School in Westmeath after injunctions directed him to stay away, counting from 26 January 2023. A High Court judge first imposed a daily fine of €700 on that date, and the fine was doubled to €1,400 in December 2024. On 15 July 2026, Mr Justice Brian Cregan ruled that Mr Burke owed €273,200 before deductions and €208,268.18 after deductions.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Enoch Burke owes almost €210,000 in court-imposed fines.
  • Mr Burke is a teacher.
Charges
The fines are for contempt of court, for breaching court orders.
Where
Mr Burke trespassed at Wilson's Hospital School in County Westmeath.
When
The starting point for the court order is 26 January 2023.
Cause
Mr Burke trespassed on the school property despite injunctions directing him to stay away.
In court
  • Mr Justice Brian Cregan delivered the ruling.
  • Mr Burke appeared by videolink and was not present in court.
  • The judge described the conduct as a senseless and misguided campaign.
Sentence
  • A High Court judge first imposed a daily fine of €700 on Mr Burke.
  • The daily fine was doubled to €1,400 at a court hearing in December 2024.
  • The school initially calculated that Mr Burke owed just over €452,000, but the judge found he owed €273,200 before deductions.
  • After deductions, the total owed is €208,268.18.
Other details
  • Mr Burke had been imprisoned for more than 700 days.
  • Mr Burke faces a disciplinary hearing from the Teaching Council.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEnoch Burke owes almost €210,000 in fines for breaching court orders. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe judge described the conduct as a senseless and misguided campaign. (rte.ie)
  • whereMr Burke trespassed at Wilson's Hospital School. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe starting point for the order was 26 January 2023. (rte.ie)
  • causeMr Burke was fined for trespassing despite injunctions directing him to stay away. (rte.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Brian Cregan delivered the ruling. (rte.ie)
  • courtMr Burke appeared in court by videolink and was not present. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceA High Court judge first imposed a daily fine of €700 on Mr Burke. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe fine was doubled to €1,400 in December 2024. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge found Mr Burke owed €273,200 in total before deductions. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceAfter deductions the total owed is €208,268.18. (rte.ie)
  • otherMr Burke had been imprisoned for more than 700 days. (rte.ie)
  • otherMr Burke faces a disciplinary hearing from the Teaching Council. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2026
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    Enoch Burke owes almost €210k for breaching court orders

    High Court ruling on the total of contempt fines owed by Enoch Burke for trespassing at Wilson's Hospital School since January 2023, with the judge citing a 'senseless and misguided campaign'.

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