Mark Ryan
Mark Ryan was a former pupil at Blackrock College in Dublin, who, along with his brother David, publicly shared their experiences of abuse at the school. Their testimonies contributed to the increased awareness and subsequent investigations into the allegations of abuse perpetrated by members of the Spiritan religious order, leading to significant settlements for survivors.
Born on Jan 01, 1985 (41 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 10,313 | $5,100 | 10$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,030,000 | 10,313 | $5,100 | 10$ |
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Ireland:
Mark Ryan, David's late brother, was also a survivor of the abuse at Blackrock College.
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Ireland:
Mark Ryan, David's late brother, participated in the Blackrock Boys programme and died suddenly in 2023.
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New Zealand:
Defence lawyer Mark Ryan sought a reduced sentence for Weijie Ru based on various factors.
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Ireland:
Mark Ryan pleaded guilty to robbing Mr Bourke of a bag of beer cans and a bicycle.
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New Zealand:
Mark Ryan represented Khalid Slaimankhel during his sentencing for drug trafficking charges.
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Ireland:
The late Mark Ryan was mentioned for coming forward about abuse, prompting a government inquiry.
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Ireland:
Mark Ryan outlined how he had been sexually abused at the Spiritan-run Blackrock College in the 1970s.
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New Zealand:
Mark Ryan introduced new laws in Queensland targeting hooning activities.
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Australia:
Mark Ryan is a former adviser to Paul Keating and has been a long-time adviser to the Lowy family.
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New Zealand:
Lawyer Mark Ryan said at the time his client turned to drugs and gangs after his father was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
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