The High Court has ordered that immediate steps be taken to serve papers on teacher Enoch Burke seeking his return to prison after he again breached an order not to trespass on Wilson's Hospital School in Westmeath. Mr Burke told the judge, via video link on Wednesday, that he had every intention to return to "his place of work" upon release. Mr Burke has brought new proceedings challenging the composition of a new Disciplinary Appeals Panel which will hear his appeal against his dismissal. The judge granted Ms Mallon permission to serve the proceedings via Mr Burke's email address and adjourned the matter to tomorrow afternoon. "I would expect to see you and/or Mr Burke here tomorrow", he said.

Source: Irish Examiner January 15, 2026 19:30 UTC