Ryanair CEO’s ‘Rapist’ Remark Sparks Outrage | Belfast News

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary sparked global outrage by calling rival airlines “rapists” during a press conference, defending the remark as business talk — but survivors, advocates, and politicians are furious, calling it deeply offensive and re-traumatizing. The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre demanded he undergo sensitivity training, while victims say his casual use of the word trivializes their trauma. Despite O’Leary’s insistence he meant no harm to survivors — only to competitors — pressure mounts for an apology, as public figures must never weaponize violence for shock value. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95eb362d3f0ddf97