Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Impact of Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport on Ryanair's Business and Operations: Ryanair

Mr. Michael O'Leary:

We know one statistic that is accurate. There are about 750 direct jobs for every 1 million passengers, so there is another 7,500 jobs. Ireland is at full employment at the moment so what was compelling with regard to job creation 20 years ago when everybody was emigrating and we had 20% unemployment may not be compelling now, but there are 7,500 additional jobs straight away.