'1) The biggest issue is the Irish government. Within 12 months I predict the government will be chasing Ryanair for N.I contributions and make the vast majority of Pilots employees.'
- I think the Irish government is happy and approved the current situation, as all new employees at FR (contractors) pay their income tax in IRL. I think that if we were to become employees, our tax status would change.
- Spoke to a few Capts, and they would much prefer paying their tax in their home country due to the high rate they are on now in IRL.
- Obviously because the TR is offsetting tax for new guys its not so bad for the first few years.
Contracts for FO's are 5 years. So I don't see things changing any time soon.
But we'll see!