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Ryanair Boss Apologises over ‘Rapists’ Comment
He said the remarks caused considerable upset and offence and insisted rape is a terrible crime he did not mean to trivialise.
- On Friday, Ryanair Chief Michael O'Leary issued a 'sincerely and unreservedly' apology for comparing competitor airlines to 'high-fare rapists,' acknowledging his remarks caused 'considerable upset and offence.'
- O'Leary initially defended the comments made last Thursday in Dublin, arguing it was 'absolutely' appropriate to label competitors like Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, and British Airways as 'high-fare rapists.'
- The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre drew intense criticism, with DRCC CEO Rachel Morrogh urging O'Leary to issue a 'swift apology to survivors of rape and sexual violence.'
- Following conversations with family and friends, O'Leary realized his 'careless use' of the term caused significant harm, stating, 'I want to apologise sincerely and unreservedly to those people, especially to the survivors.'
- Confirming that rape is a 'heinous and terrible crime' which cannot be trivialized, O'Leary pledged, 'I will try to learn from this mistake and do better in future.
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The Independent (US)Ryanair boss finally apologises for ‘rapists’ comments
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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has apologised for describing airlines including British Airways and Aer Lingus as 'high-fare rapists' in a rant over farms
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