Regarding the single pilot claims, I agree it's just a pathetic attempt to generate publicity well beyond what the original advertisement costs. I find this type of "any publicity is good publicity" absolutely abhorrent, but just like attention seeking forum members, the best policy is simply to ignore it. There is absolutely no substance to their claims and their figures simply do not hold up to even basic scrutiny. Pathetic.
I'm a fan of Ryanair in general, never had a bad experience with them, but that ad is frankly scandalous.
It's in a competely different category from the "no loos on board" or "pay to use them" larks that they have trailed before.
Trying to plant the seed in the minds of the travelling public that single-pilot commercial jet operations are even to be countenanced is disgraceful. If it rebounds and in any way affects the public perception of Ryanair's safety culture, then they will only have themselves to blame.