Attorney General decides not to prosecute Enoch Burke or his family for criminal contempt

The court also heard that a disciplinary appeals panel heard Enoch Burke's appeal against his dismissal on Saturday and will give its decision within 10 school days which means it could be after Christmas

(Left to right) Isaac Burke, Enoch Burke and their mother Martina Burke at the High Court in November. The Attorney General has decided not to prosecuted them or their sister Ammi, as of this time, for criminal contempt over their repeated disruption of court proceedings. File photo: Collins Courts

Jailed teacher Enoch Burke and no other members of his family are to be prosecuted as of this time for criminal contempt over their repeated disruption of court proceedings, Attorney General (AG) Rossa Fanning told the High Court on Wednesday.

Mr Fanning made a rare personal appearance in the courts because this was a matter of public interest and in response to the Mr Justice Brian Cregan's request that criminal contempt be considered by the AG against Enoch Burke, his siblings Isaac and Ammi and their mother Martina.