Ireland Four Burke family members removed from High Court during contempt hearing
Four members of the Burke family were removed from the High Court by gardaí after repeatedly interrupting proceedings. The hearing concerned a contempt-of-court application brought against Enoch Burke by Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Nov
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatFour members of the Burke family were removed from the High Court by Gardaí on a Wednesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatEnoch Burke was the last family member to have his removal ordered and he left voluntarily. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatFour members of the Burke family were removed from the High Court by gardaí at different intervals. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe removals took place at the High Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe removals happened on a Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe family members were removed after ignoring the judge's warnings to stop interrupting the proceedings. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeEnoch Burke breached orders not to trespass at the school and has spent more than 500 days in prison for contempt. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeEnoch Burke has spent more than 500 days in prison for contempt because of continued breaches of orders not to trespass at the school. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe judge said he would consider a criminal contempt application against Enoch Burke because of his conduct in court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Brian Cregan issued directions for the future progress of a contempt of court application brought against Enoch Burke by Wilson's Hospital School in Westmeath. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtEnoch Burke asked the judge to answer his question about the pronoun issue in the case, and the judge said he would address it in a judgment. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case is due back in court the following week. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge issued directions on a contempt-of-court application brought against Enoch Burke by Wilson's Hospital School. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe school is seeking a new application for attachment and committal to answer why Enoch Burke should not be jailed again for contempt. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge said he would consider a contempt application against Isaac Burke over repeated interruptions. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case is due back before the court the following week. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge said he would consider reducing the daily trespass fine on Enoch Burke, which has risen to some €225,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge said he would consider a criminal contempt application against Enoch Burke because of his persistent conduct in court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge said he would consider a contempt of court application against Isaac Burke over his repeated interruptions. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge told Enoch Burke he was ridiculous. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Nov2025Four Burke family members removed from court over persistent interruptions
Reports the removal of Enoch Burke's mother Martina, brothers Isaac and Ammi, and Enoch himself from a High Court hearing. Mr Justice Brian Cregan gave directions on several pending applications, including a possible criminal contempt application against Enoch and a contempt application against Isaac, and said judgments would follow.
suspect, Enoch Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Enoch Burke - 5 Nov2025Four Burke family members removed from High court over persistent interruptions
Court report on the 5 November 2025 High Court hearing. It describes the removal of four Burke family members, the judge's directions on contempt applications against Enoch and Isaac Burke, and the judge's comment that Enoch Burke was 'ridiculous'. No existing case covers this hearing.
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