‘We’re not a bloody charity’ – How Irish business tycoons are poised to pounce on Ukraine’s post-war profit potentialMichael O’Leary seeks deal on airport fees to encourage reopening of routesRyanair boss Michael O'Leary, who is set to play a huge role in reopening Ukraine to the rest of Europe, said he was “not running a bloody charity” when it came to investing in the country. Sean Pollock Today at 06:30Corporate Ireland is poised to pounce on opportunities in Ukraine if and when the war ends, with the country’s reconstruction expected to cost around $588bn over the next decade.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2026 08:31 UTC