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Enoch Burke physically removed from court for second time

Summary

Enoch Burke was physically removed from the High Court for the second time in as many court sittings after he interrupted proceedings before Mr Justice Brian O'Moore at the Four Courts today. The Mayo teacher, accompanied by his parents and sister, sought to raise concerns regarding Wilson's Hospital School's application to correct statements in documents related to their ongoing legal dispute. The judge ruled that Mr Burke's case was not listed and that he had not obtained the proper court documentation to raise the matter. When Mr Burke persisted in speaking despite repeated warnings, three gardaí removed him from the courtroom. His family members subsequently left voluntarily. The school is seeking to amend earlier statements concerning a meeting about a student's transition, correcting details about attendees and the principal's involvement. Mr Burke's appeal against previous High Court decisions is scheduled for hearing at the Court of Appeal later this month.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Enoch Burke physically removed from court for second time. Procedural stage: appeal

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• 2023-02-13 Publication

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