Shane Ross says Ryanair should have foreseen issues

Transport Minister Shane Ross says the mass cancellation of flights by Ryanair was totally unacceptable for passengers and “should have been foreseen”.

During topical issues in the Dáil, Ryanair was branded a “corporate dictatorship” by Independent TD Mick Barry.

Mr Barry and Independents4Change TD Clare Daly pressed Mr Ross on the flight cancellations, demanding action on the company’s use of zero-hour contracts.