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Ryanair to hire 150 tech jobs

Company said new roles would aid its digital transformation and help the company deliver “cutting edge projects”

Morning Headlines

No role for RTB in short-term letting, new mica setback, Ryanair’s O’Leary slams Eamon Ryan – again

The stories you need to read this morning in business, politics and current affairs

Irish flights ‘most environmentally penalised in Europe’, Ryanair’s O’Leary claims

Michael O’Leary to publicly rebuke Transport Minister Eamon Ryan for calling for further levies on aviation at a cross-party meeting today

Spreading his wings: Kenny Jacobs’ move to the top flight

Kenny Jacobs’ lack of experience in any top role may be a concern as he takes the reins at DAA, but his strong background as a good communicator, retailer and marketer should stand to him as he looks to grow the semi-state airport company’s airports reach at home and abroad

Today's headlines

Wayflyer to cut 200 jobs with 70 lost in Dublin; Ryanair’s war of words with Eamon Ryan

The biggest stories from the worlds of politics and business in today’s Business Post

O’Leary branded Eamon Ryan’s plan to cut flights at Irish airports ‘totally absurd’

Letters show the Transport Minister said the government was considering reducing flight numbers at Irish airports to address serious passenger delays over the summer

Ryanair offered Irish pilots wage increases of 0.6%, says union

Fórsa is seeking immediate restoration of pre-pandemic pay and conditions for its members and referred the matter to the Workplace Relations Commission, but Ryanair says it has agreed deals with most of the unions

Ryanair reports €1.37bn profit as passenger numbers recover

Airline forecast that while the winter period would be loss-making its full-year profit would hit at least €1 billion

Ryanair ordered to cut Fiat car hire advert which was ‘likely to mislead’ consumers

Advertising watchdog upheld complaint over an email ad offering 20% off car hire

Ryanair warns it may cut routes if Ireland introduces environmental charge

Airline argues that short-haul flights are a financial necessity so the charge should apply to more environmentally damaging long-haul flights

O’Leary warns cap on energy prices could ‘bankrupt’ UK economy

The Ryanair chief executive compared the move by Liz Truss’ government to the Irish bank guarantee

Peter O’Dwyer: A simple ‘screw-up’ turns into another PR disaster for Ryanair

The low-cost airline's ‘accidental’ barring of journalists from its agm overshadowed what should have been a great news day

Ryanair criticised for blocking media access to agm

Airline under fire after informing journalists they would not be allowed attend meeting this morning

Ryanair’s O’Leary cashes in share options to tune of €4.1m

The airline boss exercised the shares at a price of €8.345 before selling them at €12.50, according to stock exchange filings

Matt Cooper: Arcade Fire frontman faces serious allegations but can art be separated from the artist?

Some fans of the band seem to think that Win Butler has provided an adequate response to the accusations, but others are not convinced

Channelsight secures $7 million for future scaling

Dublin-based e-commerce company prepares for further growth as sales rise 40 per cent year on year

Hungary’s Ryanair fine is ‘beyond stupid’ — Michael O’Leary

Airline to appeal penalty for its decision to to pass on the cost of a tax to its customers

Ian Guider: How is Ryanair rising above the storm that is battering its rivals?

As other airlines flounder during the busy summer season, Michael O’Leary is not only surviving but thriving. What’s his secret sauce?

O’Leary: Ryanair shareholders won’t get cash return until 2024

Chief executive expects his airline to recover from Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine, achieving net zero debt in the next two years

Ryanair posts €170m profit in second quarter as passenger numbers recover

Easter bookings and fares, however, were badly damaged by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February