David Nolan
David Nolan is a High Court judge in Ireland, known for presiding over significant legal cases, including those involving issues of constitutional rights and public interest. Recently, he ruled in a case concerning Enoch Burke, granting the Attorney General permission to pursue a garnishee order to enforce the payment of nearly €80,000 in fines levied against Burke for violating court orders related to his employment.
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Judge David Nolan reluctantly dismissed the High Court case brought by local campaign group Protect Kenilworth Square.
Rathgar has mixed views on Kenilworth Square plan – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
Judge David Nolan made comments urging residents to calm down regarding a local school's plan to fell trees.
Rathgar residents urged to ‘calm down’ as judge orders school not to fell trees – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Judge David Nolan dismissed the residents' bid to overturn the planning exemption granted to St Mary’s College.
Judge dismisses Rathmines residents’ bid to overturn St Mary’s College rugby pitch plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Mr Justice David Nolan made comments regarding the case brought by Dr Elsayed.
High Court case over disputed control of Islamic centre in South Dublin is withdrawn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Mr Justice David Nolan ordered Hilltop Quarries Ltd and its director, David Condell, to remediate the damage done to the site by refilling craters created by the unauthorised activity.
Judge orders operator of unauthorised Carlow quarry to restore lands to prior condition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Mr Justice David Nolan suggested a better approach to handling Enoch Burke's situation rather than locking him up.
Please don’t make me stand up for Graham Linehan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
Mr Justice David Nolan suggested that private security services be retained to prevent Enoch Burke's trespassing.
Hire security to keep Enoch Burke away, judge advises school as he increases fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
Mr Justice David Nolan made an order appointing a receiver to manage Enoch Burke's salary due to his legal issues.
Wilson’s Hospital School wants Enoch Burke jailed again for breaching court orders – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-29
Mr Justice David Nolan expressed concerns about the legal standing of barrister Joseph Sallabi in a case regarding the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland.
Barrister’s standing to bring case for Islamic Cultural Centre must be clarified, judge tells court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18David Nolan said he was running to support his sister Yvonne Nolan.
Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin attracts 28,000 participants – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01
Mr Justice David Nolan is overseeing the legal proceedings in the case.
Conor McGregor whiskey brand dispute to proceed next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Mr Justice David Nolan granted the owners permission to serve papers on the defendants.
Seventeen properties allegedly sub-divided and let to up to 80 people, High Court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Mr Justice David Nolan presided over the court proceedings involving Enoch Burke.
More than €40,000 seized from teacher’s bank account over unpaid fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Mr Justice David Nolan ruled in favour of Ms Busher, finding the disciplinary process against her was 'tainted'.
Judge order disciplinary process against probationer garda be stopped – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
Mr Justice David Nolan ordered steps to ensure Enoch Burke pays his fines.
Insufficient funds in Enoch Burke’s bank account to cover €79,100 fines, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25Mr Justice David Nolan made a conditional garnishee order over Mr Burke’s bank account.
School that dismissed Enoch Burke wins inclusivity award – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Mr Justice David Nolan made a conditional garnishee order over Mr Burke’s bank account.
Receiver appointed over teacher’s future salary in bid to collect €79,100 in fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18Mr Justice David Nolan is overseeing the case involving Enoch Burke and has increased the daily fine for his contempt.
move to appoint receiver with power to collect fines from teacher’s salary – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07Mr Justice David Nolan has presided over the Enoch Burke case, noting its frequency in the High Court.
Enoch Burke case shows how system struggles when parties refuse to consent to legal norms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
Mr Justice David Nolan granted liberty for Rossa Fanning to move an application for a garnishee order allowing for the fines owed to be drawn from Mr Burke’s salary.
Enoch Burke could see his teacher’s salary deducted to pay €80,000 fines after court order – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21