Irish woman Lorraine Nolan appointed head of EU's drug agency

Lorraine Nolan, Health Products Regulatory Authority CEO, will take on the role at the beginning of next year. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Lorraine Nolan has been appointed to the high-profile role as head of the EU’s drug agency.

She was appointed executive director of the European Union Drugs Agency after receiving a two-thirds majority in a secret ballot, holding off competition from two other candidates.