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Judge warns Enoch Burke that appeal may not be heard if he remains in contempt
Summary
On 13 February 2023, Mr Justice George Birmingham, President of the Court of Appeal, warned teacher Enoch Burke that his appeal against an injunction preventing him from attending Wilson's Hospital School might not be heard if he remains in contempt of that order. The warning came after Burke was physically removed from a courtroom by Gardaí for interrupting proceedings before Mr Justice Brian O'Moore. Burke's appeal, scheduled for Thursday, concerns orders from the High Court last September, including the injunction and a decision to dismiss him from his role as a History and German teacher. Burke claims wrongful dismissal and that the school breached his rights over a student's pronoun preference. Mr Justice Birmingham noted that the appeal could be dismissed if Burke continues to disobey the court's directives, citing his 108‑day imprisonment for contempt and a €700 daily fine imposed by the High Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge warns Enoch Burke that appeal may not be heard if he remains in contempt. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- Christmas Other
- 2023-02-13 Publication
Why: This, Mr Justice Birmingham said, was because Mr Burke remains in contempt of last September's court order directing him to stay away from the school. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- High Court
- Wilson's Hospital
- Mountjoy Prison
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