Ryanair and tax jokes
After a brief interruption, the Leader returned to Ryanair, acknowledging workers’ right to representation. The discussion drifted into jokes about Donald Trump and tax compliance before settling back into light banter.
We will endeavour to keep going. Senator Feighan spoke about the vote in the House of Commons yesterday. I hope the British Parliament and Government will work with all of us on Brexit, as I said. I hope the Irish issue will be recognised properly, as it is around Europe. It is also important that common sense be retained in the British Parliament.
Senator Gavan raised the Ryanair matter. I must half agree with the Senator, as he knows, as the management of and attitude towards employees leaves much to be desired at the company. I believe in the benefit and power arising from membership of a union and know it is important that workers be represented. In saying that, Michael O'Leary has employed thousands of people. He has made travel accessible and affordable for many people who could not travel otherwise. The Senator mentioned the Fine Gael fundraiser but I would love to see the attendance list of Sinn Féin gatherings in Australia or New York.
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It would be great to see whether they pay taxes.
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In fairness, Donald Trump did when he attended them.
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I would like to see the attendance list.
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We might invite the Senator to the next one.
