Ryanair: Irish tourism the ‘laughing stock' of Europe as EU's Covid cert travel system comes into force

CEO of Ryanair, Eddie Wilson, says the Government is doing 'untold damage' to the economy. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Irish tourism is at a “huge disadvantage” and the “laughing stock” of the EU, Ryanair has claimed.

In a scathing statement, the airline accused the Government of “ongoing mismanagement” of the coronavirus crisis and called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to explain why Ireland is “Paddy last” when it comes to issuing the EU’s digital Covid certs.