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Cillian Sherlock

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ryanair boss refuses to apologise for high fare rapists comment - Caught on Camera

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary said he would not be apologising (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has refused to apologise after he was accused of trivialising rape.

The billionaire was heavily criticised by victims’ groups and politicians in both Ireland and the UK after he said this week it was “absolutely” appropriate to compare competitor airlines to “rapists”.

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