A Cavan father has slammed Ryanair over the treatment of his family who were left "stranded" at a Spanish airport.
Paul Reilly from Shercock, was left outraged last week after he was informed over a frantic phone call that his wife Marie and two children were "not allowed" by Ryanair staff to board their flight from Malaga back to Dublin.
Mr Reilly explained that his son Lee has Cystic Fibrosis (CF) therefore was not able to stand in the boarding que to avoid the possible transmission of disease which would have a serious impact on his health.
Therefore, Paul's wife Marie took their son to sit in an area which is designated for people with disabilities and specified needs.
When asked by a member of staff if Lee would need assistance to board the plane, Marie replied no and explained that he just could not stand in the queue close to people due his Cystic Fibrosis.
Despite having a list of Lee's medication and a letter from Temple Street Hospital, Ryanair staff demanded that the family move from the area to stand at the back of the boarding queue, despite Marie making her son's condition "very clear."
After concerns were exchanged, Ryanair staff alleged that Marie was "videoing" them despite being on a phone call to her husband Paul, and therefore was not allowed to board the plane.
As a result, Marie and her two children were left with "nowhere to go" and also had no medication left for Lee the following day.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show, Mr Reilly described the situation as a "disgrace" and believes if you do not show obvious signs of a disability, then in some cases you will be "discriminated against."
