Scots chased Ryanair contract

THE Scottish Government “moved heaven and earth” to win a €9 million investment from Ryanair, the airline claimed, contrasting it to the Irish Government, which, it said, acted with “inaction and indifference”.

Chief executive Michael O’Leary flew into Scotland on his private jet last Wednesday to make the announcement that it would build its hangar at Prestwick Airport and create 200 jobs.

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond also attended the announcement and said Ryanair was making a “substantial contribution to Scotland’s economy”.