Taoiseach criticised over failure to demand apology from Ryanair boss over ‘rapists’ comment

• Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has faced severe backlash after describing competing high-fare airlines as "rapists".
• The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre accused O’Leary of trivialising rape, while Irish Cabinet Minister Jack Chambers urged him to withdraw the comments and apologise.
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed disappointment over the remarks and urged the airline chief to reflect and listen to women.
• Opposition politicians criticised the Taoiseach for failing to explicitly demand an apology from the Ryanair chief executive.
• Despite mounting criticism from advocacy groups and politicians, O’Leary has refused to apologise and denied trivialising rape.

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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s comments ‘had impact on rape victims’, minister says