Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarksImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, O'Leary had previously refused to apologise to a rape crisis centre which criticised him for the commentsByAdam MandevilleBBC News NIPublished23 minutes agoRyanair…
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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarksImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, O'Leary had previously refused to apologise to a rape crisis centre which criticised him for the commentsByAdam MandevilleBBC News NIPublished23 minutes agoRyanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said he is "truly sorry" for describing rival airlines as "high-fare rapists".He had previously refused to apologise to a rape crisis centre which criticised him for the comments.O'Leary had made the remark earlier this month while talking to journalists ahead of Ryanair's yearly meeting with shareholders.Following the comments, the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) wrote to him asking for an apology, in a letter seen by the BBC.O'Leary had originally said that some people were…
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