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Case No. 14018Contempt of court · Co. Westmeath

Judge says Enoch Burke behaving like 'unruly schoolboy' in unpaid fines hearing

Enoch Burke was fined for contempt of court after he continued to attend Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath following his suspension and dismissal, in breach of court orders. The fines totalled €79,100, and the court later took €40,000 from his bank account and appointed a receiver to collect his salary from the Department of Education. At a High Court costs hearing on 8 April 2025, the judge described him as behaving like an unruly schoolboy and awarded costs against him. The school board said it would seek an attachment and committal order if he continued to attend the premises in the next school year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Enoch Burke owed €79,100 in fines imposed for contempt of court.
Charges
The fines followed his continued attendance at Wilson's Hospital School after his suspension and dismissal, in breach of court orders.
Where
The school is Wilson's Hospital School in County Westmeath.
When
The High Court costs hearing over the unpaid fines took place on 8 April 2025.
In court
  • The High Court judge described Enoch Burke as behaving like an unruly schoolboy and awarded costs against him.
  • Gardaí removed his mother and sister from the courtroom during the proceedings.
  • Counsel for the Attorney General and the School Board of Management applied for costs, and counsel for the receiver asked for costs to be reserved.
  • The school board said it would seek an attachment and committal order if he continued to attend the premises in the next school year.
Other details
  • €40,000 was taken from his bank account under a court order.
  • A receiver was appointed to collect his salary from the Department of Education.
  • Around €1,500 has been collected to date.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Burke owed €79,100 in fines imposed for contempt of court after he continued to turn up at the school following his suspension and dismissal. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe High Court judge described Enoch Burke as behaving like an unruly schoolboy and awarded costs against him in proceedings over his unpaid fines. (rte.ie)
  • courtGardaí removed Enoch Burke's mother and sister from the courtroom during the proceedings. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe school board said it would seek an attachment and committal order if he continued to attend the premises in the next school year. (rte.ie)
  • other€40,000 was taken from his bank account under a court order, and a receiver was appointed to collect his salary from the Department of Education. (rte.ie)
  • otherAround €1,500 has been collected to date. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2025
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Judge says Enoch Burke behaving like 'unruly schoolboy'

    Reports the High Court costs hearing on 8 April 2025 over unpaid contempt fines, that €40,000 had been taken from his bank account, that a receiver was appointed to collect his salary, and the judge's remarks about his conduct.

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