“I cannot do that, transgenderism is contrary to my Christian belief,” Burke told the High Court.
He said the school’s request was contrary to the ethos of the school and the teachings of the Church of Ireland in addition to the teachings of all major religions in Ireland.
He said he respected the law and the court system but added that he could not comply with the court order as doing so would make him a hypocrite.
Burke said he could not purge his contempt because he believed it was something he considered to be a breach of his Christian beliefs.