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Ryanair Boss Apologies For Rapists

18 Sep

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Cillian SherlockEvening Standard
Francine WolfiszDaily Mail
Adam MandevilleBBC
Taylor HerzlichNew York Post

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Mr O’Leary made the comment ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin last Thursday.

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Mr O'Leary had previously been urged to offer a 'swift apology' by Rachel Morrogh, chief executive of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC), who said his statement had trivialised rape.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from Daily Mail

'I want to apologise sincerely and unreservedly to those people, especially to the survivors.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from Daily Mail

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said he is "truly sorry" for describing rival airlines as "high-fare rapists".

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from BBC

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18 Sep
Mr O’Leary made the comment ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin last Thursday.
3 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 5 articles

18 Sep Ryanair CEO apologizes for comparing rival European airlines to ‘rapists’ in wild rant
New York Post
18 Sep Ryanair boss apologises over ‘rapists’ comment
Evening Standard
18 Sep Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
BBC
18 Sep Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises for calling other airlines including British Airways and Lufthansa 'rapists'
Daily Mail
18 Sep Ryanair boss apologises over ‘rapists’ comment
Evening Standard

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