Regarding the Ryanair flights to East Midlands, I assume we are talking about a based aircraft? I believe that after the 2nd one turned up last year it wasn't 100% utilized, so that would suggest that there is scope. It probably eliminates the possibility of EIR adding extra BHX flights.
EMA based and the timings are strange to say the least. EIR by the way have added extra capacity to BHX & MAN this Winter.