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Ryanair Condemns Arson Attack on Properties in Swords
Ryanair said 26,000 employees work across its operations as investigators examine whether the fires targeted staff housing.
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Gardaí and emergency services responded to suspected arson attacks at a domestic location in Swords, Dublin, in the early hours. Local fire services extinguished the blazes, and no injuries were reported.
- Ryanair purchased 25 of the 28 new-built homes at the Fosterstown Place development in early 2024 to provide affordable housing for staff near Dublin Airport, addressing acute accommodation shortages.
- Vandals dragged wheelie bins against the front doors of several homes and set them alight, destroying front doors, gutters, and canopies. The fires caused significant damage to the properties.
- Ryanair condemned the incident as a "criminal attack," labeling perpetrators "morons," while staff described feeling "traumatic" fear and remained "unnerved" by the intentional arson.
- Gardaí are conducting a major probe seeking CCTV footage and witness accounts to determine the motive behind the attack. Authorities are investigating whether the arson was random, racially motivated, or specifically targeted at the airline.
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