Burke Family Protests Disrupt US-Ireland Gala

The Burke family, known for their protests related to Enoch Burke's imprisonment, caused a disruption at the Ireland Funds gala dinner in Washington DC, which Taoiseach Micheál Martin described as 'regrettable'. The family protested during a speech by Dan Quinn, accusing the Irish government of unjustly imprisoning Enoch Burke for over 500 days due to his stance on transgender issues, and were removed by security. Earlier, they protested outside the White House amid the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit, where he met with President Trump. Micheál Martin emphasized the importance of US-Irish relations and the need for proper protest channels while addressing various diplomatic engagements. The events surrounding the Burke family have raised concerns among Irish officials and highlight ongoing tensions over Burke's legal battles and broader social issues in Ireland.