Paul Hosford: Dublin Airport cap debate doesn’t justify Michael O’Leary’s swipe at the Taoiseach

Michael O’Leary has a point on Dublin Airport, but attacking Micheál Martin’s travel misunderstands Ireland’s global reality
Taoiseach Micheál Martin with China president Xi Jinping in Beijing. Picture: PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin with China president Xi Jinping in Beijing. Picture: PA

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 - 01:00
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Paul Hosford
Paul Hosford is a member of the Irish Examiner's politcal staff and writes across a range of subjects.

Look, I know.

I know that Michael O'Leary has a job to do as CEO of Ryanair and that getting attention helps him do this.

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