Judith Fitzgerald

Following six other appointments earlier this month, the WRC board now has a full complement of eight ordinary members.

Ms Fitzgerald is qualified as a solicitor in Ireland and in England and Wales. She has extensive experience in private practice and currently works as in-house counsel for a multinational pharmaceutical company.

Her areas of legal expertise includes commercial and intellectual property law, conveyancing, an civil litigation with a special interest in employment law including employee/employer relations, data protection and alternative dispute resolution.

Prior to working as a legal professional, Ms Fitzgerald managed a successful business in Cork and so she brings both commercial and practical business experience to the board.

Damien English, minister of state for business, employment and retail, said: “I want to welcome Ms Fitzgerald onto the WRC board and wish her the very best in this new role.

“I’m confident her considerable experience and expertise will contribute enormously to the important work of the WRC and the vital role it plays in Irish society and for the economy in general.”