Taoiseach Micheál Martin assures children, ‘Santa has complete clearance in Irish airspace’Santa offers Christmas message to the children of Ireland: ‘Stay on the good list’Santa Claus sat down with the Irish ­Independent to share an important message with the children of Ireland as the big countdown begins. Visiting some of his elves in Jervis Shopping Centre in Dublin’s city centre, Santa was eager to pass on some good news. He said: “I’m very pleased to tell you, and congratulations, you are all on my good list. Meath West TD Aisling Dempsey asked Mr Martin if Santa was cleared to travel on behalf of the children of Ireland, including her children, Liam and Hannah. The Taoiseach replied: “Santa has complete clearance in Irish airspace for that critical timeline that you’ve outlined.

Source: Irish Independent December 24, 2025 07:35 UTC