Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary to strike deal to remain at airline to the end of 2028

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary apologised to reporters for their exclusion from the meeting but said that a bar on Irish Independent journalist John Mulligan would remain in place.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said he is in early talks over a new contract that will see him staying at the airline to the end of 2028.

Speaking to reporters after a shareholder meeting from which they were barred, Mr O'Leary said he had been approached and had agreed to stay on as CEO, and that the terms with the board would be struck over the next few months.