Enoch Burke transferred to Castlerea Prison due to safety concerns after losing enhanced prisoner status
The ongoing legal saga involving teacher Enoch Burke has taken a significant turn as the High Court revealed details regarding his recent transfer to Castlerea Prison. The court learned that Burke's relocation was necessitated by safety concerns, given that he could not be adequately housed in the general population at Mountjoy Prison following the withdrawal of his enhanced prisoner status. This change occurred on March 1 and directly impacts Burke, who has been incarcerated since January for contempt of court after ignoring a ruling that prohibited him from returning to Wilson's Hospital School. Burke had previously enjoyed several privileges associated... [Continue Reading]
Enoch Burke transferred to Castlerea for safety - court
The High Court has heard that teacher Enoch Burke was transferred to Castlerea Prison because he could not be safely housed in the general population at Mountjoy after having his enhanced prisoner status removed from him due to his behaviour. [Continue Reading]
Enoch Burke says move from Mountjoy has no basis in law
Teacher Enoch Burke has said moving him from a Dublin prison to one in Co Roscommon has no basis in law. [Continue Reading]
