Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary is facing criticism after he was quoted as claiming terrorists “will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion”. He has subesquently apologised “for any offence caused”.
He added: “You can’t say stuff, because it’s racism, but it will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion. Thirty years ago it was the Irish.On Saturday morning, Ryanair said Mr O’Leary “apologises sincerely for any offence caused”. Earlier, the Head Imam of the Islamic Centre of Ireland, Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, said: “In the current climate of anti-Muslim sentiment and islamophobia on the right, to give general statements like this is disappointing because it tarnishes the whole community and justifies racism and discrimination against the community,” he said.
Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Muslim Council of Britain said: “Michael O’Leary should be under no illusion: his comments are racist and discriminatory.
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