Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary faces backlash for criticizing teachers at a political event.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary criticized teachers during a Fine Gael campaign event, sparking backlash from politicians and teachers' unions. O'Leary said he wouldn't employ many teachers to "get things done," drawing criticism from Taoiseach Simon Harris, who called teachers the backbone of Irish society. Fine Gael distanced itself from O'Leary's remarks, while opposition parties also condemned the comments.

November 10, 2024
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