Housing

Ryanair’s property portfolio grows to 40 homes with latest purchase

Ryanair’s deal to acquire 25 homes in north Dublin, first revealed by the Business Post, on Thursday brings its total property portfolio for staff to 40 homes

Michael O’Leary, the chief executive at Ryanair DAC, which has said the homes its bought are needed to provide affordable rental properties for its staff. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Ryanair has acquired a total of 40 homes in north county Dublin within the past year, the Business Post can reveal.

The Business Post first reported on Thursday that the airline had bought 25 new homes in a north Dublin housing estate to help accommodate its workers amid the ongoing housing crisis.

In response to queries, Ryanair has now confirmed it has acquired a total of 40 homes in the Swords area of north Dublin ...