Irish Teacher Who Refused to Use 'They' Pronoun Faces €225K in Fines for Defying Ban

OCT 14·Updated OCT 15

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Above: Josiah Burke seen alongside other members of the Burke family outside the DUP party conference in Comber, Northern Ireland, on Sept. 20, 2025. Image credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

Burke's defiance costs taxpayers €763 weekly for security guards plus €225,000 in fines from his contempt of court. His repeated violations may constitute criminal forcible entry while he wastes judicial resources by refusing lawful orders. The school bears mounting costs from his disruptive behavior.

Irish Examiner

Right narrative

Burke stands as a beacon of religious freedom against government persecution. The Court of Appeal vindicated his bias claims, yet authorities still strip every penny from his salary while forcing him into poverty for defending Christian beliefs. This represents targeted harassment of people with conscientious objections.

Gript

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