Pick of the week Turbulence – The Story of Ryanair Monday, RTÉ One, 9.35pm How did a tiny airline with just one route grow to become one of Europe’s biggest carriers, annoying and irritating millions of passengers while keeping them constantly coming back for more? In this second episode of the two-part documentary, we learn … Read more
There are many advantages to being the chief executive of the largest European customer of Boeing. One of them is being able to call Donald Trump a liar and face no consequences – as Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary did last week. “I don’t have any faith or trust in Trump, who has proven himself to be … Read more
When RTÉ began compiling a quarterly register of external activities documenting requests by staff to engage in side hustles, it was assumed the most eager moonlighters would be young influencers with large Instagram followings. On the contrary, it turns out there’s no party like a Marty party when it comes to sideline gigs. The list … Read more
That decision-making process between Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown House Stud boss Michael O’Leary, as well as his brother and racing manager Eddie, is a fascinating one with the final say always going to the Ryanair chief. “I will have my opinion, Eddie will have his opinion and Michael will make the final decision,” Elliott said. … Read more