Michael O’Leary Rejects Rape Comment Criticism And Refuses To Apologise

Friday, 11 September 2026 at 13:00

The Ryanair CEO is under fire for comments he made yesterday.

Ryanair's boss is refusing to apologise for comparing competitor airlines to "rapists".

Mullingar's Michael O'Leary's been accused by victims' groups and politicians of trivialising sexual assault - which he denies.

He claims his comments were 'absolutely' appropriate, when discussing 'high fares.'

Mr O' Leary insists he did not 'trivialise' the crime of rape , and will not apologise for comments he made yesterday.

He's replied to a letter from the CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and rejected an offer of training.

The Ryanair boss says he was asked about rape and described it as a heinous crime and could not have been clearer.

Tanaiste Simon Harris says the Mullingar man should listen to the experts:

The Enterprise Minister had his election campaign in 2024 launched by Michael O'Leary.

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke has called on the businessman to apologise:

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