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.
Ireland PM brands Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary comments on teachers 'crass and ill-informed'
Simon Harris, who recently announced Ireland's next general election will take place at the end of the month, has responded to Michael O'Leary's comments about teachers and how he would not hire them to "get things done".
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”.
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Michael O’Leary’s criticism of teachers branded ‘disgraceful’ by Cork councillor
A Cork councillor has criticised recent comments from Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary as ‘disgraceful’ and called on Fine Gael to ‘distance’ themselves from the cheering and laughing from party members ...
‘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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Ryanair's CEO Michael O’Leary shows support for Fine Gael's Enterprise Minister Peter Burke
Ryanair's CEO Michael O’Leary shows support for Fine Gael's Enterprise Minister Peter Burke. 'Teachers get the job done every ...
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Eamon Ryan responds as Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary stands by controversial ‘teacher’ comments
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said he stands over controversial remarks he made about teachers at an election event over the ...
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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 ...