Tom Clonan
Independent Senator Tom Clonan is a security analyst who has expressed concerns about the current state of the Irish Defence Forces, highlighting issues related to personnel numbers and equipment. He suggested that any potential deployment of Irish troops to Ukraine would likely involve support roles in bomb disposal and training.
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Tom Clonan is a Senator, security analyst, author and retired Irish Army captain.
The Next World War by Peter Apps: Cautious optimism
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Irish Senator Tom Clonan expressed concerns about Ireland being the 'weakest link' in Europe regarding security and defense.
Țara considerată „veriga cea mai slabă” a Europei în fața Rusiei lui Putin
Romania· 2025-12-23
Disability rights campaigners, including Independent Senator Tom Clonan, argued this would have exposed people to assessments.
Heather Humphreys denies Simon Harris pressured her to drop disability reforms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-02
Tom Clonan is not likely to nominate Maria Steen for the presidential election.
Maria Steen’s route to nomination to contest presidential election narrows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Tom Clonan claimed that Heather Humphreys's department only abandoned the proposals for political reasons.
Heather Humphreys only dropped disability plan for political reasons, says Senator – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04Independent senator Tom Clonan said that if anyone presented in an emergency department with chest pains they would be treated and given stents if needed.
Surgeons carried out 513 scoliosis procedures last year but 233 children still on waiting list – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Tom Clonan is a member of the Seanad Independent Group.
Maga senator Sharon Keogan would only love to take Taoiseach’s place at shamrock jamboree – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Senator Tom Clonan, a former army officer, disagreed with Fergus Finlay on Ireland's military contributions.
As Fergus Finlay and Tom Clonan’s spat escalates, Sarah McInerney relishes the radio gold – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Senator Tom Clonan is an Independent Senator who is concerned about the implications of the removal of the 'triple lock'.
On neutrality in a changing world, and tariffs and Trumponomics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05
Tom Clonan is an Independent Senator and security analyst who was also on the trip to Washington DC.
Fianna Fáil politician to seek change on Dáil declaration of interests after omitting US trip – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
Independent Senator Tom Clonan expressed concerns about the current crisis in the Defence Forces due to lack of investment.
Could Irish peacekeepers end up in Ukraine if EU is drawn in to protect a ceasefire? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
