High Court orders Enoch Burke's release from prison despite ongoing contempt of court

Judge says teacher remains in contempt of court but dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School marks a material change in circumstances

Enoch Burke has spent more than 700 days in prison across different periods for contempt of court arising from orders banning him from Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The High Court has ordered the release of Enoch Burke from prison, despite the schoolteacher’s ongoing refusal to comply with a court order prohibiting him from trespassing at his former place of work.

Mr Burke has spent more than 700 days in prison across different periods for contempt of court arising from orders banning him from Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath.