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Ryanair CEO Apologizes After Rape Remarks | Global News
- Published
- September 19, 2026
- Duration
- 1:34
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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Ryanair CEO Michael OLeary sparked outrage after calling rival airlines “high-fare rapists,” a remark that deeply upset rape survivors and prompted the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to demand an apology. Initially defiant, O’Leary later issued a video apology, admitting his language was careless and causing significant harm — promising to do better and possib…
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Ryanair CEO Michael OLeary sparked outrage after calling rival airlines “high-fare rapists,” a remark that deeply upset rape survivors and prompted the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to demand an apology. Initially defiant, O’Leary later issued a video apology, admitting his language was careless and causing significant harm — promising to do better and possibly accepting their offered training on sexual violence. This isn’t his first controversial outburst; past remarks included calling airport owne
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