The Irish Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, responds to remarks attributed to Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary about rape, saying men need to “cop on.” Multiple outlets report that the Taoiseach’s comments are framed as a general admonition about attitudes toward rape-related language and conduct.
According to the reports, Martin declines to give a clear view on whether O’Leary should apologise for the comments. The Evening Standard specifically notes that he does not confirm whether an apology is warranted. Other outlets present the same core reaction but do not add new details on whether the government calls for specific action, focusing instead on Martin’s call for better behaviour and language around sexual violence.
Overall, the coverage aligns on the Taoiseach’s stance that people should take greater care in this area, while differing mainly in how directly they detail Martin’s position on an apology and the surrounding political or media context.
