If you look at the number of sectors operated in this time period, & some of the "international" airports utilised, mixed in with the different experience/nationalities of crew employed ,I think you will find that their SOP's probably contribute a lot , to what is in reality, a very good safety record.
I agree with previous observations, nervousness on the part of flight ops management, does result in them trying to cover every eventuality with an SOP, but what to do.Acquiring airmanship only happens with time, many of their crew lack it (both calendar time & flight hours) & more importantly many lack any broader experience by having operated with other companies/aircraft types. So SOP's are pretty much the default option both for them & the flight safety Dept as they gain that experience. No easy solution there.
Still feel more comfortable boarding as SLF with them than Air Chance, so what does that tell the Ryanair bashers ?