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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Cillian Sherlock

Ryanair boss must ‘rectify’ his ‘inappropriate’ rapists remark, Irish deputy premier says

Michael O’Leary made the remarks ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin - (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA Wire)

Ireland’s deputy premier has called on Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary to "rectify" comments comparing rival airlines to rapists, following criticisms that he was "trivialising" sexual violence.

The businessman faced condemnation across Ireland and the UK from politicians, campaign groups and a staff union after maintaining it was "absolutely" appropriate to label competitor airlines as "rapists".

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