Brian Cregan
Mr. Justice Brian Cregan is a judge in the High Court of Ireland, known for his judicial expertise and decision-making in complex legal matters. Recently, he presided over the case involving PMD Device Solutions Ltd, agreeing to appoint provisional liquidators to the company amidst its insolvency issues.
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Judge Brian Cregan made an order last week to send Martina and Ammi Burke to jail.
There’s no chance of an end to the Burke family circus – and maybe that’s not a bad thing – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
High Court judge Brian Cregan ordered jailed teacher Enoch Burke’s mother Martina and sister Ammi to be arrested and imprisoned for two weeks over their 'disgraceful' contempt of court.
‘Many people have a lot of time for the family but want to keep their heads down’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Justice Brian Cregan ruled against Enoch Burke and his family, jailing them for contempt.
Enoch Burke tells judge after jailing of his mother and sister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Judge Brian Cregan ruled that Martina and Ammi Burke were in contempt of court.
Judge finds Enoch Burke’s mother and sister in contempt of court, sentences them to prison for two weeks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04Judge Brian Cregan granted orders for the family to be allowed back into their rental property.
Landlord evicted family of eight while wielding hammer, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Judge Brian Cregan said that, although he did not doubt what he was being told, there was no actual evidence before the court that Enoch Burke had been moved.
Transfer of Enoch Burke to Castlerea Prison has ‘no basis in law’, brother claims – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Judge Brian Cregan granted short service and made directions for the serving of papers on Basey/Bedford.
McVerry Trust seeks to have man subject to order that he vacate property – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Judge Brian Cregan attempted to reason with Martina Burke during the hearing.
The Burkes are back in town (again) – and they insist the judge won’t win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Judge Brian Cregan is overseeing the contempt proceedings involving Enoch Burke's family.
Enoch Burke’s mother says her ‘godly’ and ‘righteous’ son should never have been jailed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Judge Brian Cregan temporarily suspended the proceedings relating to Burke’s challenge.
Judge to consider whether Enoch Burke family members were in contempt of court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23Judge Brian Cregan ruled that Enoch Burke's challenge to the panel's membership was moot.
Enoch Burke’s ‘moot’ challenge to disciplinary panel membership struck out in High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
Judge Brian Cregan directed that Burke be returned to Mountjoy Prison after he interrupted the court proceedings.
Enoch Burke and family members removed from High Court for disrupting proceedings – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20Judge Brian Cregan approved the application for the solicitors to come off record in the HansaWorld case.
Lawyers for company of CEO who allegedly spent company funds on girlfriends withdraw from case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-19
Brian Cregan is a High Court judge responsible for measuring additional costs related to the case.
School wants Enoch Burke to pay its €300,000 costs bill for first year of litigation saga – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17
Judge Brian Cregan granted permission for Irish Rail to serve proceedings on Brady and Synnott.
Irish Rail claims outbuilding of home backing on to Dart line caused embankment slip in Malahide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Judge Brian Cregan said the case could return on Tuesday.
Former UL president seeks injunction stopping reinvestigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
The judge granted permission, with only the Hoxton side represented, for short service of the proceedings on the defendant.
New Hoxton Hotel seeks injunction over music noise from adjoining club – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
High Court judge Brian Cregan questioned the seriousness of the issues raised by Enoch Burke in his challenge.
What next for Enoch Burke? What do the latest appeal panel resignations mean for this saga? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07Judge Brian Cregan is overseeing the case regarding Enoch Burke's appeal.
Two resignations from panel convened to hear Enoch Burke appeal, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
Judge Brian Cregan was informed last month about the Dap hearing and the circumstances surrounding Burke's appeal.
Enoch Burke informed of resignations from panel which heard appeal over his dismissal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04Mr Justice Brian Cregan directed Enoch Burke's release from prison less than 24 hours before he was returned for contempt.
To free or not to free Enoch Burke? That is the question haunting judges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Mr Justice Brian Cregan appointed joint provisional liquidators for the investment firm and expressed concern over the seriousness of the matter.
At least €3.7m in unaccounted client funds discovered in Athlone investment firm, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Mr Justice Brian Cregan is the judge who ordered Enoch Burke's reimprisonment after finding him in contempt of court.
High Court orders immediate reimprisonment of Enoch Burke – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19
Mr Justice Brian Cregan said he was prepared to order Mr Burke’s attachment, or arrest.
Judge orders arrest of Enoch Burke after he turns up at Wilson’s Hospital School – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16Mr Justice Brian Cregan is the judge overseeing the case involving Enoch Burke.
School can serve legal papers on Enoch Burke seeking his return to prison, judge rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15Mr Justice Brian Cregan said Mr Burke has an 'unparalleled ability' to shoot himself in the foot.
Enoch Burke leaves Mountjoy Prison after High Court orders release to prepare for hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14Mr Justice Brian Cregan said Mr Burke had raised 'substantive' and 'credible' issues against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel.
High Court judge orders release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14Mr Justice Brian Cregan is assigned to preside over the case.
DAA commits to pausing investigation into Kenny Jacobs pending hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Mr Justice Brian Cregan described Mr Godart’s corporate structure as 'clearly quite a murky structure.'
Landlord Marc Godart disqualified as a company director for five years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Mr Justice Brian Cregan requested that criminal contempt be considered by the Attorney General against Enoch Burke.
Enoch Burke will not be prosecuted for criminal contempt, Attorney General tells High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17