Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
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"I have come to realise however that the word that I used so carelessly has caused considerable upset and offence to a wide number of people, especially to victims and survivors."
— Michael O'Leary , Executive
"I can't imagine you would ever use the term so flippantly again if you truly understood [what] it was like to survive rape."
— Rachel Morrogh , Activist
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O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
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