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Senator | Independent | Carer | Disability Rights | Health | Housing | Irish Neutrality | Whistleblower on Sexual Violence in Armed Forces | No DMs Please | Enquiries to tom.clonan@oireachtas.ie | tomclonan.ie

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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Raised grave safeguarding risk for children in @HSELive West North West @HSE_West_NWest - where National Guidelines & Instructions on Mandatory Reporting not fully circulated -Risk of predatory paedophilia compounded when Clinicians who raise concerns are targeted for retaliation
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
‘No Irish. No Blacks. No Dogs’ - No Opinions! Labelling Ireland’s Criticism of #Netanyahu ‘s War Crimes in #Gaza & #WestBank as ‘Anti-Semitism’ is Racist Slur against Irish people. A reprehensible rhetorical device - designed to silence criticism of #EthnicCleansing & #Genocide
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
No more empty apologies & spin from @CHI_Ireland -We need accountability (Resignations at Board & Senior Mgmt Team) -We need Action -Immediate action to treat all of the children & young adults that are being harmed by CHI -Support for families also @scolionetwork www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bil...
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-4...
irishexaminer.com
Israeli military used 500lb bomb in strike on Gaza cafe, fragments reveal
Experts say use of heavy munition in Monday’s strike that killed dozens may constitute a war crime
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
On Tuesday, an Israeli government spokesperson said the IDF “never, ever targets civilians”. On Friday an ex CIA head said the same in Dublin at our Law Society. I believe neither.
Bayan Abusultan in two images. One bloodied after the bombing of her cafe. The other in her journalist gear.
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Proud to progress our Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/… with fellow Senators from @greenparty_ie @labour & @SocDems -Violence against women & children is endemic in Ireland -One woman is murdered every month -majority by partners
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Cabinet have directed my #Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill be delayed by 18 months until Christmas Day 2026 -This Bill would transform lives of #Disabled & Older Citizens needing care support giving Autonomy & Dignity -Govt ideologically opposed to #Disabled Rights #Scrooge
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Brought my #Disability Personalised Budgets Bill 2024 to Debate Stage -This legislation will transform the lives of #Disabled citizens & older citizens requiring supports to live with dignity at home -Scrooge Cabinet have postponed it to Christmas Day 2026 www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bil...
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Emma Rogan 🇵🇸 @emmadragon.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
‼️Pay attention‼️ This disrespects an Irish world view developed over centuries. @tomclonan.bsky.social: “Does that mean any future Govt. can send any no. of 🇮🇪Irish troops to any conflict anywhere in the world just by simple majority?” @joenoonan.bsky.social “Yes”. #speirgorm #IrishPol
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Ben Tonra @bentonra.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
rte.ie
Annual review needed if Triple Lock removed, says expert
Without the Triple Lock mechanism in place, any future Irish peacekeeping missions should be subjected to an annual review to ensure they align with the UN Charter, an Oireachtas committee has been to...
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
US Enters War On Iran -My Initial Analysis in @thejournal_ie #Iran #Fardo #Natanz #Isfahan Opinion: You can’t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks (via @thejournal_ie) Last night, after eight days of Israeli air strikes - US now involved www.thejournal.ie/readme/unite...
thejournal.ie
Opinion: You can’t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks
Last night, after eight days of Israeli air assaults, the United States has entered the war on Iran in a major escalation of the conflict.
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
US Enters War On Iran -My Initial Analysis in @thejournal_ie #Iran #Fardo #Natanz #Isfahan Opinion: You can’t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks (via @thejournal_ie) Last night, after eight days of Israeli air strikes - US now involved www.thejournal.ie/readme/unite...
thejournal.ie
Opinion: You can’t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks
Last night, after eight days of Israeli air assaults, the United States has entered the war on Iran in a major escalation of the conflict.
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
#WorldWhistleblowerDay -30 years ago my Doctoral research revealed systematic sexual violence against women in Ireland’s armed forces -I called for Govt Inquiry into my PhD -The Study Review Group fully vindicated my findings -End Reprisal & Isolation & Celebrate Whistleblowers!
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MOTH News @mothnews.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Norma Foley has no plans for a St John Ambulance abuse inquiry despite campaigning from Paul Murphy, Dr Tom Clonan, Chris Andrews, Lynn Ruane & Paul Donnelly @paulmurphy.pbp.ie @tomclonan.bsky.social #stjohnambulance #podcast #ireland #journalism #MOTHNews #scandal #abuse #Inquiry
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Ireland Needs #Referendum On Militarily Non-Aligned #Neutral Status -Removal Of Triple Lock Is Seismic Shift In Irish Foreign Policy -Needs Carefully Considered Replacement-NOT Simple Govt Majority -We Need To Reform UN -Not Repudiate It -We Need To Invest In Defence & Neutrality
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
#Grace Case Happening Again -In Real Time -To Caitlin & Louise Hassan -Caitlin Was Raped In State Funded Care -A Life Changing Act Of Sexual Violence -‘Enough For Any Mother In Any Lifetime -For Her Daughter To Tell Her She Was Raped’ Please @NormaFoleyTD1 #BelieveHer
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The #Grace Case Is Happening Again -Now -To Caitlin Hassan -Sexually Assaulted In State Funded Care -Raised This Issue With @Louisehassan4 Caitlin’s Mum With @NormaFoleyTD1 -This Is Happening On The The Minister’s Watch -#Caitlin Needs Support -Not Retaliation From @roinnslainte
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Proud To Attend #1916 #Rising Commemoration At GPO Today - With Former Comrades Of @defenceforces & Commander In Chief @President_IRL - Happy Easter Sunday To All - May Our Republic Keep Rising - To All Of The Challenges Before Us - An Ród Seo Romhainn
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Following #Hamas Genocidal Attack On #October7 - #Israel ‘s Defence Forces #IDF Persistent War Crimes In #Gaza -Urbanicide Femicide Infanticide -Murdering Over 14,000 Children & Infants -‘Field Executions’ Of Medics, Young Men, Boys & Girls -Targeting Hospitals -De Facto Genocide
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Following #Hamas Genocidal Attack On #October7 - #Israel ‘s Defence Forces #IDF Persistent War Crimes In #Gaza -Urbanicide Femicide Infanticide -Murdering Over 14,000 Children & Infants -‘Field Executions’ Of Medics, Young Men, Boys & Girls -Targeting Hospitals -De Facto Genocide
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
On Day That @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published - @CHI_Ireland Spokesperson States “Not all patients waiting for spinal surgery for longer than four months are clinically suitable to travel abroad for surgery” —In Other Words -They Are Now INOPERABLE -Ireland’s SCANDAL
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
On Day That @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published - @CHI_Ireland Spokesperson States “Not all patients waiting for spinal surgery for longer than four months are clinically suitable to travel abroad for surgery” —In Other Words -They Are Now INOPERABLE -Ireland’s SCANDAL
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Damning @HIQA Report Into @CHI_Ireland Demonstrates Clearly -Executive Management Team & Board Are UNFIT To Lead New Children’s Hospital -For #Disabled Children’s Health & Welfare & For #Carers & Families They Need To Resign Now -Public Enquiry Now -Toxic Culture Of Systemic Harm
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
What Next? On @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published -Repeated Governance & Management Failures @CHI_Ireland @HSELive & @roinnslainte -Zero Confidence In Executive Leadership Team & Board at Children’s Health Ireland -Zero Confidence In ‘Transition’ To Children’s Hospital
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
What Next? On @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published -Repeated Governance & Management Failures @CHI_Ireland @HSELive & @roinnslainte -Zero Confidence In Executive Leadership Team & Board at Children’s Health Ireland -Zero Confidence In ‘Transition’ To Children’s Hospital
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
People Shocked At #Adolescence -Traumatised -However, Shamefully -Were Netflix To Dramatise The Lives Of #Disabled Irish Adolescents & Teens -There Would Be International Outrage -Disbelief At The Routine & Cruel Suffering & Unmet Need In Ireland -A Pathologically #Ableist State
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
People Shocked At #Adolescence -Traumatised -However, Shamefully -Were Netflix To Dramatise The Lives Of #Disabled Irish Adolescents & Teens -There Would Be International Outrage -Disbelief At The Routine & Cruel Suffering & Unmet Need In Ireland -A Pathologically #Ableist State
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
How @HSELive & @CHI_Ireland Fail #Disabled Children #Scoliosis Curvature Of Spine Beyond 90/100 Degrees -Twisting & Compressing Little Lungs Hearts & Kidneys Of #Disabled Children & Teens Until They Are Complex & Inoperable -Spending Millions On Lawyers Against #Carers & Families
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Today Is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay - I Will Be Meeting The Parents & #Carers Of Neurodivergent Children Denied Their Basic Human Right To Education & Supports In Ireland - We Are Breach Of Obligations Under The #UNCRPD & Constitution - Reinstate #Disability Matters Committee Now!
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Ireland’s Militarily Non-Aligned #Neutrality Under Attack -Relentless Misinformation Campaign In Public Discourse -Many False Narratives E.G. ‘Our EU & NATO Partners Resent Our ‘Shameful’ #Neutral Status’ FALSE - Removal Of Triple Lock Requires Safeguard Of #Neutrality Referendum
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Ireland’s #Scoliosis Surgical ‘Wait List’ (Corporate & Clinical Failures @CHI_Ireland) & Failures in Paediatric Urology = International Medical Scandal -International Paediatric Spinal Surgeons (With Higher Specialist Training) Shocked At Condition Of #Disabled Irish Children
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Raised Shannon Report on Systemic Sexual Abuse in @stjohnie -Courageous Survivors like @Mick_Finnegan & Unanimous Cross Party Support in Seanad For Full Public Inquiry into Abuse -Voices of Young Men & Boys - Raped In Loco Parentis -Their Voices Need To Be Heard
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Raised Shannon Report on Systemic Sexual Abuse in @stjohnie -Courageous Survivors like @Mick_Finnegan & Unanimous Cross Party Support in Seanad For Full Public Inquiry into Abuse -Voices of Young Men & Boys - Raped In Loco Parentis -Their Voices Need To Be Heard
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Reading this at the moment -Strangely Apt -Tyranny & a Moral Panic about ‘Enemies’ … Europe arming itself … History should be a compulsory subject - along with Ethics & Moral Philosophy -I’ve a Pessimistic Feeling on History Repeating Itself -Completely Unnecessary & Avoidable
Photo of Philip Roth’s book - The Plot Against America
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Reading this at the moment -Strangely Apt -Tyranny & a Moral Panic about ‘Enemies’ … Europe arming itself … History should be a compulsory subject - along with Ethics & Moral Philosophy -I’ve a Pessimistic Feeling on History Repeating Itself -Completely Unnecessary & Avoidable
Photo of Philip Roth’s book - The Plot Against America
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
This Wednesday -With @SenatorMcDowell We Will Bring The #Scoliosis Treatment Bill 2024 To Committee Stage In Seanad Éireann -To Compel @HSELive & @CHI_Ireland To Urgently Address The Inalienable Human Rights & Acute Medical Needs Of #Disabled Irish Children -We Must Do Better On #Disability Rights ✊
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tomclonan.bsky.social @tomclonan.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
This Wednesday -With @SenatorMcDowell We Will Bring The #Scoliosis Treatment Bill 2024 To Committee Stage In Seanad Éireann -To Compel @HSELive & @CHI_Ireland To Urgently Address The Inalienable Human Rights & Acute Medical Needs Of #Disabled Irish Children -We Must Do Better On #Disability Rights ✊
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Unofficial Guardian (UK) Bot @guardian-uk-rss.bsky.social · 15/10/2024
Ireland's peacekeepers in Lebanon are putting their lives on the line. I know – I was one of them | Tom Clonan
theguardian.com
Ireland's peacekeepers in Lebanon are putting their lives on the line. I know – I was one of them | Tom Clonan
In 1996, I witnessed the horror as the Israeli army fired on UN positions. Now history is repeating itself, says Irish senator Tom Clonan
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timtomflor.bsky.social @timtomflor.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Tom Clonan: Irish neutrality should be protected, but we also need to spend on defence jrnl.ie/6623211
jrnl.ie
Tom Clonan: Irish neutrality should be protected, but we also need to spend on defence
The security analyst says our neutrality should be a red line issue, however it is critical that we properly resource our Defence Forces.
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Shady Sparrow @shadysparrow.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Hope all Trinity College Dublin graduates will consider lending their vote to @tomclonan.bsky.social for Seanad. His advocacy record is on point & the most vulnerable cohort, Carers & Disabled People still need him.
Post by Dr. Tom Clonan (Irish Senator) on X: 
Dr Tom Clonan @TomClonan 
Congratulations Minister - Before Your Civil Servants Print The New Stationery - It Should Be Minister With Responsibility For #Disabled Citizens & #Carers - We Are People - Not A Cost Heading' - Look Forward To Engaging With You If 1 Am Elected Next Week.
Repost from Fine Gael @FineGael. Jan 23. Congratulations to @1Hildegarde on being appointed as Minister of State attending cabinet with responsibility for Disability 
FINE GAEL 
HILDEGARDE NAUGHTON TD Minister of State attending Cabinet with responsibility for Disability
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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Excellent to see @tomclonan.bsky.social & Lynne Ruane elected as senators for TCD. Both are massive advocates for the disadvantaged.
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