News at One Enoch Burke set to be released from Mountjoy Prison
Jan 14, 2026
Orla O'Donnell, a legal affairs correspondent renowned for her insight into court cases, discusses the significant developments surrounding Enoch Burke's imminent release from Mountjoy Prison. The conversation covers Burke's tumultuous legal journey, including over 60 court orders and his contempt of court. O'Donnell details the judge's ruling allowing Burke to prepare his legal challenge, his dramatic court exchanges, and the potential consequences of returning to Wilson's Hospital School. A riveting analysis of a complex case unfolds!
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Long Jail Time Over Court Contempt
- Enoch Burke has spent over 550 days in jail across four imprisonments for contempt relating to trespass orders at his former school.
- The High Court released him to prepare a legal challenge to the disciplinary appeals panel that heard his dismissal appeal.
Burke's Fair-Procedure Complaint
- Burke argued the disciplinary hearing lacked fair procedures, claiming he could not cross-examine witnesses and that a panel member had prejudged issues.
- He said he would return to Wilson's Hospital School and challenged the second disciplinary appeals panel, prompting another court date to be set.
Judge Orders Release With Strict Warning
- Mr Justice Brian Cregan ordered Burke's release so he can properly prepare his legal challenge to the appeals panel.
- The judge warned that if Burke returned to the school after release he would be jailed again, risking a repetition of the saga.