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Panel to oppose Enoch Burke's bid to halt appeal
Summary
The High Court has been told that the Teacher's Disciplinary Appeal Panel intends to oppose Enoch Burke's bid to extend an injunction restraining the hearing of his appeal against his dismissal from Wilson's Hospital secondary school. Mr Burke, who denies the school's finding of gross misconduct, alleges the panel is flawed due to the presence of ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie, whom he claims is biased against him regarding transgender policies. He also alleges a breach of fair procedures because a video clip of a 2022 school service was not provided to him or the panel. The panel contests these claims but requested time to respond. Mr Justice Brian O'Moore provisionally fixed a hearing for late July to determine the injunction application. The judge noted that the previous interim injunction had expired and was replaced by undertakings from the panel. This application is part of an ongoing legal dispute; previously, Mr Burke was jailed for 108 days for contempt of court after refusing to comply with an order restraining him from attending the school premises. He is currently subject to a daily fine of €700 for continuing to breach that order. The school is a notice party but does not intend to participate in the proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Panel to oppose Enoch Burke's bid to halt appeal. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- Christmas Other
- 2023-07-11 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Outcome: Following his refusal to comply with the court's order, Mr Burke was jailed for contempt of court and spent 108 days in Mountjoy Prison.
Places mentioned
- Wilson's Hospital
- Wilson Hospital
- Wilsons Hospital
- Mountjoy Prison
- High Court
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