Gardaí are investigating the death of Pat Fitzgerald, a respected glass blower and trade unionist in Waterford. Mr. Fitzgerald was well-known for negotiating on behalf of 3,500 workers and served as a union convenor at Waterford Crystal. His contributions secured excellent terms for employees, and he was also a trustee of the pension fund. Shock enveloped the city following the news of his violent death, particularly given his elderly status, leaving a deep impact during the bank holiday weekend.
Mr. Fitzgerald had been a respected glass blower at Waterford Crystal in the city and involved in trade unionism, negotiating on behalf of 3,500 workers.
Cllr Barry described Mr. Fitzgerald as an astute and hard working man who put his colleagues first, recalling that Pat was the full-time union convenor at Waterford Crystal.
As a very clever gentleman, he was a brilliant trade union official who secured good terms and conditions for workers, also serving as a trustee of their pension fund.
The news of Mr. Fitzgerald's violent death shocked the city, especially the circumstances surrounding the death of an elderly gentleman during the bank holiday weekend.
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