Members of the Burke family disrupt Washington DC gala dinner attended by Taoiseach
Briefly

The Burke family was removed from the Ireland Funds dinner in Washington DC after protesting their son Enoch's suspension from teaching in Ireland. Enoch Burke was imprisoned for contempt of court for refusing to comply with a school directive regarding a student's name and pronouns. During the gala, family members shouted criticisms of Irish political leaders as they were escorted out. NFL coach Dan Quinn, who was giving a speech at the time, made a light-hearted remark comparing the incident to his team's rival games, trying to diffuse the chaotic situation.
As security personnel apprehended the Burke family, they shouted loudly during a speech by Washington Commanders' coach Dan Quinn, leading to chaotic scenes and their removal.
Enoch Burke, previously imprisoned for contempt of court over his refusal to stay away from school, argues that his suspension violated his religious expression.
During the Ireland Funds dinner, the Burke family protested against the treatment of Enoch Burke, criticizing Ireland's leadership as they were forcibly ejected from the event.
Dan Quinn attempted to lighten the situation by joking about the disruption during his speech, likening it to the atmosphere of a Commanders game.
Read at Irish Independent
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