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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2013Contempt of court (breach of court orders) · Co. Westmeath

Enoch Burke's bank account insufficient to cover €79,100 court fines, High Court hears

Enoch Burke, a teacher at Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath, appeared in the High Court where Mr Justice David Nolan made permanent an order allowing fines to be taken from his bank account for breaching court orders. His account contained €40,000, insufficient to cover the €79,100 in accumulated fines, and the Attorney General's counsel indicated the receiver's remit may be extended to his other assets.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBurke was released after 512 days in prison for defying court orders (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEach attendance at the school since January 2023 attracted a daily fine of €700 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe daily fine was recently increased to €1,400 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBurke's bank account appeared to have €40,000, insufficient to meet the €79,100 in fines (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice David Nolan appointed a receiver over Burke's salary and made freezing orders on his bank account (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge made the order allowing fines to be taken from the bank account permanent (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBurke was accompanied by his mother Martina and siblings Ammi and Isaac (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBurke stated his constitutional right to freedom of religion had never been addressed (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Mar2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Insufficient funds in Enoch Burke’s bank account to cover €79,100 fines, court hears

    Reports on a High Court hearing where the judge made permanent an order for fines to be taken from Burke's bank account, with the Attorney General's counsel indicating the receiver's remit may be extended to his other assets. The case was adjourned for two weeks.

    accused, Enoch Burke, male, named, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burkevictim, 15