in 1986 he became the leader of london international transport , a business in latter ryanair had claimed an 85 % stake . this position , subsequently , quickly disappeared as the organisation becomes ryanair plc and was then merged wholly with ryanair . over the past period , cathal work both on the executive councils of the airlines and as a director , although he returned from the firm by 1996 . he remained with ryanair until leaving the board 2002 , by who time he was a co - millionaire due to the success of the airline .
Ryan was Cathal's father.