Microsoft's Irish operations contributed €4.9bn to economy this year

The US tech giant is celebrating 40 years since it first invested into Ireland

James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland site leader and vice-president of Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre.

Between direct investment, the related economic impacts, and employment, Microsoft's Irish operations have contributed €4.9bn in total economic output in the last year, a new report has found, as the company celebrates 40 years in Ireland.

The report, commissioned by Microsoft and written by consultant group Indecon, found the tech giant has spent €28.9bn in Ireland in the period 2014 to 2025 — of which €3.6bn was spent in the last year — which resulted in a €40.1bn impact on economic output.