i) On the matter in hand in the news report
EU going against settled case already decided by EU Courts.
EU has no place in deciding whether a Regional Councils' infrastruture investment is appropriate.
I notice no queries getting asked about the Spanish regional government in Catalonia investments in infrastructure.
ii) in terms of EU261/ 2004
Ryanair along with other Airlines have made representations regarding EU regulations.
Not sure why you feel agrieved on this as laws which penalise companies who are denied right to fly as in Icelandic ash case. No proof provided as to damage and everybody barred against damages case aginst same parties who decide to stop companies lawfully trading.
iii) in terms of failing to meet with multiple national regualtions regarding taxes and social security arrangements for local staff; not to mention trade union representation regulations
Many companies employ staff in other countries who are the subject to employment contracts emanating from a different country............airlines, hotel companies, travel companies, oil companies, military etc and have have been doing this for years within Spain yet somehow its not an issue.
Ask Eurocamp staff where their contract of employment originates from.
The treaty of Rome allows the free movement of Labour and nothing requires any person to work for any company...............or is this the bit you struggling with.
As for trade union rights there is no requirement on a company to recognise any trade union.
Looking at how Spanish ATC, Iberia and other Spanish companies operate with trade unions and the additional costs they impose on a business its understandable why any company wants to avoid working with trade unions.
iv) regarding the provision of a free plane to the EU Transport Commissioner to interfere in an internal national referendum in Ireland. ?
Ryanair Ltd have every right to support a treaty which is in their interest as did
Intel and other companies
Lisbon Treaty Referendum in Ireland
Ryanair board is reponsible to their shareholders and think you will find that not an issue at their AGM.
Perhaps you should ask why Spanish Catalan Regional Government invested in an Airline (Spanair) and lost €150 M or why they owe €38 billion.