Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has confirmed that Santa Claus has been cleared to travel in Irish airspace this Christmas.
Fine Gael TD Jim Daly raised the very important issue of Santa Claus’ travel permit.
Referring to the Irish Aviation Authority Act, he asked if the Government had agreed a proposal this year to grant Santa Claus a permit for travel over and around the country.
Delighted with my new Christmas tie given to me by @aosnodaigh after making its Dail debut today. pic.twitter.com/lfgPMNbFRM
— Jim Daly (@jimdalytd) December 15, 2016
He said he had been contacted by concerned parents and children.
Mr Daly said he had been asked to clarify if the Government had negotiations with Fianna Fáil on granting the permit.
BREAKING: Tánaiste @FitzgeraldFrncs confirms Santa has permit to fly in Irish airspace "no objections from anybody"
— Páraic Gallagher (@paraicgallagher) December 15, 2016
"I can confirm there is no difficulty for Santa Claus’ permit to travel,” said the Tánaiste.
