Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary sparks debate

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary sparks debate after ‘crass’ comments calling for fewer ex-teachers in Irish politics
O'Leary told Ireland's tourism minister to go back to the classroom as he called for more business people in politics.
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary doubles down as he says ‘teachers not the best people to deliver change’
The Ryanair boss said at an election event at the weekend, where he endorsed Enterprise Minister and Fine Gael TD Peter Burke, that teachers should not lead the country
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary responds to backlash over 'offensive' comments
This country is facing enormous challenges over the next decade, where the population is going to rise from five to six million people' - Michael O'Leary
Ryanair boss defends remarks on teachers after backlash
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has defended comments he made about teachers, which sparked a row on the opening weekend of the Irish general election campaign. Politicians and teaching unions reacted angrily after he said he would not employ teachers to "get things done" and that the Dáil (lower house of Irish parliament) was "full" of them.
Simon Harris says teachers ‘doing a good job’ as he blasts ‘crass’ Michael O’Leary comments & Ryanair boss doubles down
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has defended teachers and said they are “doing a very good job” after controversial comments from Michael O’Leary. The Ryanair boss came under fire for
Tax and Michael O'Leary comments about teachers fuel debate on Irish election campaigns
Changes to the universal social charge and comments by the Ryanair CEO have sparked debate during the Irish election campaign. Ireland will vote for a new government on9.
Michael O’Leary wouldn’t employ teachers. I wouldn’t hire him to campaign for me
I wouldn’t employ the chief executive of a budget airline to run a country – or, for that matter, to campaign for the ...
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary calls for UK air traffic control chief to be sacked
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) this morning published a report that laid bare the extent of the disastrous NATS air ...
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Ryanair boss Michael O‘Leary endorses Fine Gael election candidate he believes ’gets s**t done'
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has endorsed a Fine Gael candidate in the general election, adding it was important to elect a ...
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Fine Gael distances itself from Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s ‘derisory’ remarks about teachers
Fine Gael has distanced itself from comments made by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary about the suitability of teachers to ...
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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary remains bullish despite paring outlook in wake of fall in fares
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary remains bullish about the prospects for the airline’s performance next summer, despite seeing fares ...
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Michael O’Leary doubles down: ‘Teachers not the best people to deliver change’
Michael O’Leary has repeated controversial comments he made about teachers, arguing that they are not the best type of politicians to deliver change in Ireland. The Ryanair boss said at an ...