'Take the cyclists out and shoot them,' says Ryanair boss

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary uses his keynote speech at the Creative Minds conference in Dublin to take aim at Dublin City Council

Michael O'Leary (Photo: Flickr/World Travel & Tourism Council)

He may have been speaking at the Creative Minds conference in Dublin, but Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary won't win any creativity awards for his thoughts on what to do with cyclists.

The outspoken Irishman hit out at Dublin City Council's plans to make the city a more appealing place for cyclists.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.