Teacher who objects to addressing student as 'they' breached school ban, court hears

Enoch Burke is on paid leave pending the outcome of a disciplinary process after he refused to use the pronoun "they" to address a student, who wishes to transition

Ms Justice O'Regan, allowed the board to serve short notice on Mr Burke of its application to bring a motion before the court seeking his attachment and committal to prison. File photo

A teacher who objects to addressing a student with the pronoun "they" has breached the terms of an temporary injunction preventing him from attending or teaching at the secondary school where he is employed, the High Court has heard.

As a result of the alleged breach of the order granted earlier this week, Wilson's Hospital School has sought an order that could see teacher Enoch Burke jailed for contempt of court unless he agrees to abide by the terms of the interim injunction.