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flag Irish teacher Enoch Burke, jailed for civil contempt over a pronouns dispute, challenged his transfer to Castlerea Prison, citing a court order and lack of legal basis.

flag Irish teacher Enoch Burke, imprisoned since January for civil contempt in a dispute with Wilson’s Hospital School, challenged his transfer from Mountjoy to Castlerea Prison, arguing it violates a court order and lacks legal basis since his detention stems from a civil, not criminal, matter. flag Appearing via video-link before the High Court on March 10, 2026, Burke said he was moved without notice or explanation and urged immediate resolution, asserting the Criminal Justice (Administration) Act does not apply. flag Judge Brian Cregan acknowledged concerns about unnecessary detention but deferred action, requesting legal submissions and an update on the Disciplinary Appeals Panel, which remains pending. flag The case stems from a 2022 dispute over a student’s name and pronouns, leading to Burke’s imprisonment and that of two family members. flag A follow-up hearing is set for Thursday.

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