Michael O'Leary: Why is Ireland ‘paddy last’ on EU Covid certs?

Michael O'Leary has penned a scathing open letter to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to explain why Ireland is ‘paddy last’ when it comes to implementing the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) system.

The certificates, which aim to facilitate free travel within the EU, became available to most EU citizens yesterday evening. However, Irish adults will not be able to avail of these so-called ‘Covid passports’ until July 19.