Separately, Mr Burke and three of his siblings are currently bringing a religious discrimination case against NUI Galway after they were banned for life from all student societies at the university in 2014. Under cross-examination by Mr Burke, Dr Skoldberg said the fact he hadn't arranged the viva exam was "weighing on me." He said Mr Burke was understanding and said as long as he could graduate in Autumn. The court heard that following effort by Prof Ellis, a viva exam was arranged for November 7, 2016. Judge Groarke found in favour of Mr Burke and awarded damages relating to lost earnings due to breach of contract.

Source: Irish Independent January 16, 2020 21:33 UTC