Ryanair CEO's Rape Comparison Backlash | Belfast News

Ryanair boss Michael OLeary’s explosive comparison of rival airlines to “rapists” has ignited national outrage, sparking demands for an apology from victims’ groups and criticism from the Taoiseach, who called for greater sensitivity around such a grave crime. While O’Leary defended his remarks as appropriate and not meant to trivialize rape, survivors’ advocates say his words undermine the trauma faced by victims. The controversy erupted ahead of Ryanair’s AGM, where O’Leary used the inflammatory language to justify his airline’s pricing strategy — but even he now admits rape is a terrible crime, leaving the public divided on whether his comments were careless or calculated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/men-need-to-cop-on-taoiseach-reacts-to-olearys-rape-comments/a/161420344.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3850c31e6a1cdfc Report issues to [email protected].