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Enoch Burke to Be Released From Prison, Judge Orders
High Court judge orders Enoch Burke's release from prison to prepare a legal challenge against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel, after 560 days jailed for contempt and trespass.
- On Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026, the High Court ordered Enoch Burke released from Mountjoy Prison so he can prepare his case against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel in the interests of justice.
- Jailed since late November for breaching a court order, Burke challenges the Disciplinary Appeals Panel's composition, alleging Geraldine O'Brien, DAP member, was biased, delaying the January 10th appeal.
- During a video-link appearance from Mountjoy Prison, Mr Justice Brian Cregan said Burke `Mr Burke, your ability to shoot yourself in the foot is unparalleled, in my experience` and Burke responded `I can do that in the cell, it is black and white`.
- The court maintained the trespass ban on Burke at Wilson's Hospital School and scheduled a mention on Thursday to decide his attendance, with re-commitment if breached.
- Adjourned to February 4th, the Disciplinary Appeals Panel challenge will proceed after paper exchanges over the next two weeks, and Burke told the judge he intends to return to the school upon release.
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He has been imprisoned for more than 500 days and owes fines worth more than 200,000 euros.
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