Background
Ryan, Pierce was born on August 10, 1928 in Wexford, Ireland. Son of Michael Patrick and Mary Bridget (Shortle) Ryan.
Ryan, Pierce was born on August 10, 1928 in Wexford, Ireland. Son of Michael Patrick and Mary Bridget (Shortle) Ryan.
B.Agr.Sc. with honors, University College, Dublin, Ireland, 1951. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Dublin University, 1963.
Researcher, Ministry of Agriculture, Dublin, 1952-1956; technical officer Food and Agriculture Organisation, United Nations, Rome, 1956-1957; researcher, Iowa State University, Ames, 1957-1959; department head, researcher, Agriculture Research Institute, Dublin, 1959-1970; deputy director general, Agriculture Research Institute, Dublin, 1970-1980; director general, Agriculture Research Institute, Dublin, 1980-1988; director general, Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Dublin, 1988-1994; retired, Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Dublin, 1994. Consultant Food and Agriculture Organisation, Greece, 1986, European Union, Portugal, 1987.
Member Royal Irish Academy.
Married Katherine Veronica Meyler, October 12, 1966. Children: Christina, Suzanne.