Overview

• Michael O’Leary said keeping Kenny Jacobs and removing the DAA board would cost less than paying a reported €1m–€1.2m to buy out the CEO’s contract.
• He pressed the Government to abolish the 32 million annual passenger cap before year‑end and criticised delays he says would push any law change into next year.
• Any Jacobs exit package would require approval from Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers, with no decision announced.
• He warned airlines and passengers should not face higher charges to fund governance disputes and attacked DAA’s proposed €200m cargo tunnel plan.
• Ryanair unveiled its winter schedule from Dublin with 96 routes, including a new service to Rabat, and increased frequencies on 28 routes.