Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Ireland will support Microsoft plans to 'transform and shape future of AI'

Microsoft receives special recognition award from the State 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin alongside IDA chief executive Michael Lohan presenting the IDA Ireland Special Recognition Award, to Brad Smith, Microsoft vice chair and president. Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary worldwide and 40 years in Ireland. Picture: Julien Behal

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told Microsoft president Brad Smith that Ireland will support Microsoft's plans to "innovate, transform, and shape the future of AI", in a ceremony on Monday to mark the company's 40 years in Ireland. 

Mr Martin joined IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan at the event where Microsoft was awarded a special recognition award (SRA). Previous recipients of the award include Pfizer, Apple, and Google.