I respect Ryanair for many things - I like its low-cost operation and strategy. I like its use of 737-800s on high-utilization schedules. I like its use of secondary or tertiary airport locations to reduce costs. I like its "no-frills" way of keeping costs low.
However, this takes the cake! I believe Southwest pays for its crewmembers' uniforms (although the flight attendants don't wear much in the summer - nice shorts on the ladies!). Management doesn't seem to think much about its employees' morale, etc.
Flying the 737-800 for Ryanair must be VERY enjoyable and lucrative because putting up with everything else would be a bit tiring and difficult... Ryanair's management needs to take a better look at how Southwest treats its HAPPY employees if they want to fully duplicate its resounding success...
Good luck!