Enoch Burke

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High Court orders release of Enoch Burke from prison (RTE.ie)

The High Court has ordered the release from prison of school teacher, Enoch Burke who has been in jail since 2 September for contempt of court.

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Enoch Burke released from prison as judge doubles fine for showing ... (The Irish Times)

Government representatives directed to attend court in January to explain how to collect some €193000 Mr Burke now owes in fines.

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Enoch Burke released from prison after ruling from High Court judge (BreakingNews.ie)

Mr Burke was jailed for contempt of court in September for refusing to abide by a court order directing him to stay away from Wilson's Hospital School in Co ...

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Going home for Christmas: Enoch Burke is released from jail (EVOKE)

Enoch has remained in prison since the most recent review of his case in October after refusing to adhere to a High Court injunction banning him from turning up ...

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Enoch Burke Released From Prison (Midlands103)

In his ruling the judge said that Enoch Burke's imprisonment was a burden on the taxpayer at a cost of 84 thousand euro annually, on top of his teaching salary ...

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Enoch Burke freed in time for Christmas (Newstalk)

Judge David Nolan ordered his release and said it would be a 'travesty to spend time in prison for something that is entirely misconceived'.

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High Court judge frees Enoch Burke in interest of saving public ... (thejournal.ie)

Judge David Nolan exercised his discretion today by freeing Burke, citing the cost of keeping him in prison while the state is also paying his teacher's salary.

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Enoch Burke released from prison but faces daily fine of €1400 if he ... (Irish Examiner)

Judge said so far Mr Burke owes €193000 to the State in fines imposed for contempt of court.

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Enoch Burke free for Christmas: fines will double in New Year if ... (Gript)

Teacher Enoch Burke has been released from prison for Christmas, but has been warned he faces a daily fine of €1400 per day if he attends the school.

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