We are the 'laughing stock' of Europe, Ryanair claims as airline launches scathing attack on NPHET

The remarks came as CSO statistics show that over 10.3m fewer passengers used Irish airports in the second quarter of this year

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Ryanair has described the National Public Health Emergency Team and Ireland as "the laughing stock of Europe" as they called for more countries to be added to the so-called 'green list' of countries where it is safe to travel to.

They also criticised health officials for only making facemasks mandatory three months after Ryanair announced they would be required on flights on the low-cost airline.