Sky9,
Yes the issue is really the pilots and the IAA. Neither appears to have any backbone on this issue. I hear that the IAA are telling FR pilots one thing (that its a rolling 900 hrs) and yet have agreed stopping the clock with Ryanair. And yes, where would an individual pilot be if there was an accident? I bet MOL wouldn't be seen for dust. But then again he could afford the lawsuit with all he's got out of Ryanair over the years! But who would stand up for the unfortunate pilot? IALPA ? BALPA? Not very likely given their past history. Remember FR pilots - you'll be on your own.