Fine Gael minister distances himself from 'offensive' Michael O'Leary comments about teachers at campaign event

The Irish National Teachers Organisation noted that "Teachers are the backbone of our country, shaping futures, inspiring minds, and driving the success of our society. The recent remarks by the CEO of Ryanair at Minister Burke's General Election campaign launch are both outrageous and deeply insulting to the dedication and hard work of Ireland's teachers."

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald emphasized that "Teachers get the job done every day in the classroom for our children, and I think it is completely inappropriate that they were jeered and demeaned in the way that they were at a Fine Gael event."

SF TD Louise O'Reilly expressed her disbelief on social media, stating, "Jesus wept. This is what Peter Burke and Fine Gael think of teachers. Listen to them all laughing."

Read at Irish Independent