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.