High Court strikes out Enoch Burke challenge to disciplinary appeal panel

Two panel members resign as judge rules Burke’s legal challenge pointless and orders fresh appeal process

Enoch Burke at the High Court, Dublin. Picture: PA

The High Court has struck out Enoch Burke’s challenge to the membership of a disciplinary appeal panel (DAP) convened to hear his appeal over his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School.

Mr Justice Brian Cregan ruled the case was moot, or pointless.