War of words erupts as judge ends first day of Enoch Burke's court hearing

Mr Burke claims that a lie was allegedly told in a statement sworn on behalf of Wilson's Hospital School in Co. Westmeath

Enoch Burke (centre back of photo) arriving to the High Court with his parents (Front, left to right) Sean Burke and Martina Burke. Picture: Collins Courts

A war of words erupted at the High Court on Wednesday between Enoch Burke, members of his family and the judge hearing the controversial teacher's application for orders preventing his employer from continuing its disciplinary process against him.

Mr Burke, who is seeking an injunction preventing the school from proceeding with a disciplinary process that could result in his dismissal, his sister Ammi and mother Martina strongly criticised Mr Justice Conor Dignam after the judge said shortly before 4pm, the usual time courts conclude their business, that he was rising for the day and would resume on Thursday morning.