Irish companies among the international business attracted by the growing economy of Ukraine.
Enterprise Ireland has been hosting a trade delegation for companies thinking about doing business in the Ukraine. Several Irish firms have already started exporting or investing in the emerging economy.
Cranes on a dramatic Kyiv skyline.
Mike Hogan, Enterprise Ireland, says that more and more Irish companies are looking at export opportunities in Ukraine.
There's an expanding middle class with higher disposable incomes.
Haydon Investments is just one Irish company investing and has already completed a number of commercial property investments in Ukraine. Peter Haydon says that there is a massive undersupply of commercial property which presents huge opportunities for investment.
There's too few offices, there's too few shops, there's too few hotels to meet the demand of what is now the fastest growing market in Europe.
Desmond Reid, O'Brien's Irish Pub, says that there are huge opportunities in Kyiv if you are willing to take the risk.
With a population of 46 million people, Ukraine is a very attractive prospect for Irish investors.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 6 October 2008. The reporter is Eileen Magnier.
