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.
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
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
Simon Harris says Michael O'Leary will have no further part in election campaign after teacher comment
Tánaiste Micheál Martin, meanwhile, said that the incident showed Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s differing “ethos”.
Ireland PM brands Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary comments on teachers 'crass and ill-informed'
Ireland's prime minister has branded remarks made by Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary about teachers "crass and ill-informed". Taoiseach Simon Harris also said Mr O'Leary would not have any further involvement in his party's campaign.
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.
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.
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 ...
Michael O’Leary doubles down on 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 ...
‘Would you employ a teacher to run the Central Bank?’: Readers deeply divided on Michael O’Leary’s remarks
Some Irish Times readers say that public representatives should be representative of wider society while others believe that ...
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'Too many teachers in the Dáil': Michael O'Leary stands over comments despite 'pile on'
Michael O'Leary has doubled down on his comments regarding teachers serving as TDs, saying they should "spend more time in the schools and less time in the Dáil." The Ryanair boss also singled out ...
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DMC Global Announces Michael Kuta to Retire as President, CEO and Director; Executive Chairman James O’Leary Will Serve as Interim President & CEO
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) today announced Michael Kuta will retire as the Company’s president, CEO and as a member of the board, effective ...
DMC Global CEO Kuta Retiring, Executive Chair O'Leary Named Interim
Executive Chairman James O'Leary will serve as interim president and CEO following Kuta's retirement, DMC said Wednesday. DMC, a Broomfield, Colo.-based holding company, makes products for the energy, ...
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Michael O’Leary urges FF-FG voting pact to keep Sinn Féin and Greens out as he angers teachers
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has encouraged voters to transfer between the ‘Civil War parties’ to keep Sinn Féin out of ...
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Michael O’Leary’s swipe at teachers won’t land more than a glancing blow on Fine Gael
But the first viral moment of the election, courtesy of arch-provocateur Michael O’Leary, shows what a fickle ally social ...