O’Leary under fire

AVIATION regulator Bill Prasifka has hit back at the Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary, saying his claims were intemperate, ill-informed and unconstructive.

In a letter to Mr O'Leary, who has repeatedly launched swipes at Mr Prasifka, saying his office was a waste of taxpayers' money, the regulator has rejected many of his claims. He said the outspoken Ryanair chief's comments were ill-informed and unconstructive.

"Your consistent refusal to engage this office in formal consultation at the appropriate times and opportunities is particularly unhelpful. I propose to address the issues you raise in your letters in this context."