An evangelical Christian from Ireland, who was suspended from his teaching job, is to have €40,000 forcibly faraway from his checking account following a court order.
Enoch Burke was first suspended from his job as a teacher at Wilson’s Hospital School, a Church of Ireland school in Westmeath, following a disagreement with the varsity’s principal concerning the school’s policy towards a student who wished to transition.
Burke publicly voiced his opposition to using the coed’s latest name, “they/them” pronouns, and the colleges position on affirming transgenderism generally.
Despite being suspended, pending a disciplinary review, Burke continued going to the varsity grounds saying he had come to show his class, before the varsity received a High Court injunction barring him from the premises.
Burke went on to breach the injunction and was arrested for contempt of court, resulting in a bizarre game of cat and mouse during which Burke was at various times in jail or back on the varsity grounds.
He now owes around €79,100 in unpaid court fines. The High Court has now issued an “absolute” order to the Bank of Ireland, requiring it to transfer €40,000 from Burke’s account to a Courts Service account inside the following seven days.
Burke has continually refused to cooperate with the authorities, saying that he wishes to obey God quite than man. His court appearances are sometimes chaotic affairs, with Burke and his supporters talking over, or being talked over by the presiding judge. The most up-to-date appearance ended when the judge left while Burke was still speaking.
Burke is one in all 10 children within the Burke family, which has a history of protest and activism.
The case continues and can be back in court in slightly below two weeks.
