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.
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Mark Ryan is the late brother of David Ryan, a survivor of abuse for whom the Pope has apologised.
new Presbyterian leader aims to rebuild trust amid safeguarding scandal – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Mark Ryan, David's late brother, was also a survivor of the abuse at Blackrock College.
Pope apologises to Blackrock College abuse survivors David Ryan and his late brother Mark – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02
Mark Ryan, David's late brother, participated in the Blackrock Boys programme and died suddenly in 2023.
Abuse survivor David Ryan to put ‘tough questions’ to Pope Leo XIV during private audience – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Defence lawyer Mark Ryan sought a reduced sentence for Weijie Ru based on various factors.
Auckland businessman Weijie Ru sentenced for cigarette smuggling alongside brother, Jiehong Ru
New Zealand· 2025-11-23
Mark Ryan pleaded guilty to robbing Mr Bourke of a bag of beer cans and a bicycle.
Former football international Alan Bourke died from head injuries, inquest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Mark Ryan represented Khalid Slaimankhel during his sentencing for drug trafficking charges.
Comancheros retribution: Elijah Meyer, Patrick Langi targeted departing gang member’s familyNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
The late Mark Ryan was mentioned for coming forward about abuse, prompting a government inquiry.
Disabled children suffered higher rates of sexual abuse, Dáil hears during debate on historical abuse – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Mark Ryan outlined how he had been sexually abused at the Spiritan-run Blackrock College in the 1970s.
Will survivors of historical abuse in schools be compensated? And who will be liable? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Mark Ryan introduced new laws in Queensland targeting hooning activities.
Mother of boy racing victim calls for harsher laws 12 years after daughter’s death – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
Mark Ryan is a former adviser to Paul Keating and has been a long-time adviser to the Lowy family.
Garbo patriarch set to double his money in four years on $40m spread
Australia· 2025-05-30
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.
Comanchero nominee Elijah Meyer pleads guilty to shooting inside two Auckland housesNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Mark Ryan, the late brother of David Ryan, was also a victim of abuse at Blackrock College.
Spiritans have paid €8.8 million in settlements to 125 abuse survivors since 1998 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25