'Impervious to reason': Judge jails Enoch Burke's mother and sister for contempt of court

Also, Mrs Martina Burke, Ammi Burke and her brother Isaac Burke may not be allowed to attend hearings in person at the Four Courts involving Enoch Burke in the future, but may be allowed to by videolink

The judge made an order for the attachment of Martina Burke (right) and Ammi Burke (left) for their immediate committal to prison. Picture: Collins Courts

The mother and sister of jailed teacher Enoch Burke have been sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment each after they were found in contempt of court over their behaviour in the High Court.

In the Four Courts on Wednesday, Mr Justice Brian Cregan said the behaviour of Martina Burke and Ammi Burke — including shouting at the court and counsel and repeatedly interrupting a hearing last month — amounted to "a paradigmatic case of contempt of court".