The Burkes are pressing ahead with their case
NUI Galway has lifted a lifetime ban on four Christian students in advance of a Circuit Court hearing next week. The University banned Isaac Burke, Kezia Burke, Enoch Burke and Ammi Burke for life from all student societies on 10 November 2014. The Burkes are pursuing a case against NUI Galway, alleging discrimination on the grounds of religion.
The Burkes received notice of the lifting of the ban by letter dated 31 May 2019 from solicitors for NUI Galway. Separately, the University also made an open offer to the Burkes that they would seek no order as to costs against them in the event that the Burkes withdrew their claims.
The Burkes have rejected the offer and are pressing ahead with their case. Speaking today on behalf of the four Plaintiffs, Enoch Burke said, “It has been over 4 years and 6 months since we were banned for life from societies at NUI Galway. Now, on the eve of the court hearing, that ban has been lifted. The University should never have imposed this ban in the first place and we are pressing ahead for justice.”
The Circuit Court hearing is listed for 3 days at Galway City Courthouse, Tuesday 18 June to Thursday 20 June.
