Ryanair: EU Airlines Have Fuel for Summer; Irish Inflation Rises to 3.7%
European airlines have enough fuel for summer travel, according to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary. Irish inflation increased to 3.7% last month, driven by energy prices. Additionally, the number of people working past 66 in Ireland has risen by 40% since 2020.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary confirmed European airlines have sufficient fuel for the summer, with the EU sourcing supplies from West Africa, the Americas, and Norway, alleviating previous supply concerns.
Irish inflation rose to 3.7% last month, primarily due to increased energy prices following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Minister Jack Chambers stated that risk aversion in the public service hinders infrastructure development, advocating for staff to take more risks.
In other news, Aimee Connolly was named The Irish Times Business Person of the Month for April. Also, the number of people in Ireland working past 66 has increased by 40% since 2020, from 77,300 to 108,300 by the end of 2025.