Quotes of the week

“We believe this lower fare environment will continue to shake out more loss-making competitors, with Wow, Flybe and, reportedly, Germania for example, all currently for sale.”

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary believes the future is bright for the airline despite a profit warning

“Yeah, but I didn’t know what to say.”

Minister Shane Ross reacts to a scolding from Tánaiste Simon Coveney over his comments on the border at a press conference