Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary sparked controversy by suggesting the Irish Dáil has too many teachers and needs more business professionals. During an event endorsing Fine Gael’s Peter Burke, he emphasized the importance of diverse expertise in tackling Ireland’s infrastructure challenges. O’Leary’s remarks drew criticism from teachers’ unions and political leaders, including Fine Gael’s Simon Harris, who praised teachers as vital to society. While acknowledging the critical role of teachers, O’Leary advocated for a broader mix of occupations in the Dáil to drive effective change for the growing population.