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CRO company · CRO company 256796

MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED

Company number
256796
Status
Normal
Type
LTD - Private Company Limited by Shares
Registered
1996-11-15
Registered office
70 SIR JOHN ROGERSON'S QUAY, DUBLIN 2, D02R296
Latest accounts made up to
2025-06-30
Last annual return
2026-03-31
Next annual return date
2027-03-31
Current name since
1998-03-23
Current type since
2016-11-25
1
Awards
1 award with a single named supplier
€5,000,000
Sole-supplier value
0
Shared awards
0
Declared by politicians

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Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

EU Affairs
Intended results

To communicate Microsoft’s perspective on digital infrastructure, including maritime digital infrastructure and related Irish and EU public-policy considerations, reflecting the MEP’s interest in these matters; and to explore his availability to attend the pre-EU Presidency…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To share Microsoft’s perspective on Ireland’s digital-infrastructure opportunity and our shared ambitions to see Ireland maintain its leadership position in the digital sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To share Microsoft’s perspective on eEvidence legislation and to discuss Ireland’s wider digital and AI opportunity.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss Microsoft’s “Our Shared Digital Future” paper and to create greater awareness of Ireland’s unique digital and AI opportunity.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek clarity on LEU policy rollout and the approach to FRT, including their relevance to grid policy and energy infrastructure.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To brief the Minister on Microsoft’s achievement of 100% renewable energy matching for its global data centre fleet by the end of 2025, and to discuss Ireland’s digital and artificial intelligence opportunity, renewable energy ambitions, grid connections, planning and permitting…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To share Microsoft’s perspective on Ireland’s digital and artificial intelligence opportunity. The document outlined the economic and societal benefits of AI and set out high-level considerations relating to infrastructure, skills and responsible AI.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To exchange views with Department of Finance officials on the current status of international tax policy and related developments.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss policy considerations relating to artificial intelligence skills, including training pathways, upskilling and future workforce needs.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To mark Microsoft’s commitment to Ireland and discus Ireland's AI ambitions and potential with the Taoiseach and Minister Lawless.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss competitiveness, digital development and infrastructure and future co-operation between Microsoft and Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss cybersecurity considerations, including the Microsoft Government Support Programme and Ireland’s approach to cybersecurity with Barry Lowry and also with Jeremy Godfrey

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Digital Markets Act and the Cloud and AI Development Act with Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment officials, including their potential impact on digital markets, cloud services and the development of artificial intelligence

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Presented the Minister with a copy of 'Our Shared Digital Future' to share Microsoft’s perspective on Ireland’s digital and artificial intelligence opportunity. The document outlined the economic and societal benefits of AI and set out high-level considerations relating to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To brief the Minister on Microsoft’s new European digital commitments, and, have a discussion on Ireland's digital and AI opportunity.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.