Ryanair's O’Leary slams the Taoiseach and queries trip to Lebanon

“We have a minister of defence! What’s the Taoiseach doing in Lebanon?” Michael O'Leary asked.
Ryanair's O’Leary slams the Taoiseach and queries trip to Lebanon

Along with Mr O’Leary, above, expressing frustration with the Government, he also criticised Mr Martin specifically over issues with Ireland’s roads, healthcare and housing. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has labelled Taoiseach Micheál Martin “useless”, adding that he does not believe Mr Martin will still be in his role by July.

Along with Mr O’Leary expressing frustration with the Government, he also criticised Mr Martin specifically over issues with Ireland’s roads, healthcare and housing.

However, the Dublin Airport passenger cap was a big issue for Mr O’Leary.

“The Government will work with stakeholders to achieve our objective of scrapping the f**king cap at Dublin Airport,” he told a Sunday newspaper. “Twelve months later, nothing. Meanwhile, your man is wandering around. That’s him [Mr Martin] opening up the baggage hall in Kerry Airport.”

He also questioned the Taoiseach’s recent trip to Lebanon. “We have a minister of defence! What’s the Taoiseach doing in Lebanon?”

Mr O’Leary also said he does not believe Mr Martin will be Taoiseach when Ireland begins its EU Council presidency in July, adding: “We’re going to go after Micheál Martin because he’s useless.”

Read More

Thirty Cork soldiers among Irish troops in Lebanon this Christmas

more #Cork - News articles

'Busy few days' for Crosshaven Coast Guard  'Busy few days' for Crosshaven Coast Guard 
Cork MEP Kelleher believes he would have won presidential election Cork MEP Kelleher believes he would have won presidential election
Cork student Scott wins youth award and trip to Strasbourg Cork student Scott wins youth award and trip to Strasbourg

More in this section

Cork MEP Kelleher believes he would have won presidential election Cork MEP Kelleher believes he would have won presidential election
Cork student Scott wins youth award and trip to Strasbourg Cork student Scott wins youth award and trip to Strasbourg
Asian dancers are practicing ballroom dancing Cork GAA club hosts dinner dance in southside hotel 

Sponsored Content

River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource
Turning AI ambition into action: Dell Technologies leads the way Turning AI ambition into action: Dell Technologies leads the way
Delicious desserts and exclusive pours, perfect for Christmas Delicious desserts and exclusive pours, perfect for Christmas
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more