Enoch Burke seeks injunction to halt school's disciplinary hearing

Mr Burke told the court he received a letter from Wilson's Hospital school on December 22 last, informing him a disciplinary hearing would go ahead on January 19 next

Enoch Burke secured permission, on an ex-parte basis, to serve short notice of the injunction application on Wilson's Hospital school in Co Westmeath, where he is employed as a German and history teacher. Picture: Collins Courts

Teacher Enoch Burke is seeking a High Court injunction preventing the school where he is employed from holding a disciplinary meeting where allegations of misconduct against him will be considered.

Mr Burke appeared before a vacation sitting of the High Court on Wednesday, where he secured permission from Ms Justice Siobhan Stack, on an ex-parte basis, to serve short notice of the injunction application on Wilson's Hospital school in Co Westmeath, where he is employed as a German and history teacher.