Election 2024

Fine Gael distances itself from Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s ‘derisory’ remarks about teachers

General Election: ‘I wouldn’t generally employ a lot of teachers to go out and get things done,’ says Michael O’Leary in endorsement of Peter Burke

Ryanair's chief executive, Michael O’Leary: 'The Dáil is full of teachers'. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
Ryanair's chief executive, Michael O’Leary: 'The Dáil is full of teachers'. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
Cormac McQuinn
Sun Nov 10 2024 - 17:08

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