Mick Clifford: It's time to stop giving the Burkes what they want

With over €193,000 owed by the former teacher in fines, one must ask if there is any point in sending Enoch Burke back to prison and perceived martyrdom

Enoch Burke outside Wilson's Hospital School earlier this month, in direct defiance of a court order. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

At some point this month officials from the Department of Finance and the Attorney General’s office are due in the High Court to explain themselves. They are to tell Judge David Nolan how exactly they propose to collect over €193,000 owing to the State in fines from Enoch Burke. 

That figure has increased in the last week with every day that Mr Burke maintains his stubborn vigil at the gates of Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath.