WATCH: Taoiseach confirms that Irish airspace is open for arrival of Santa

Irish airspace is clear for the arrival of Santa in the early hours of Christmas morning, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed to the Dáil. 

The Taoiseach said: "I wish to confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt that Santa will be facilitated in terms of access to Irish airspace". 

He also said while the Government may not be able to deliver on everything, he could confirm "beyond a shadow of a doubt that Santa will be facilitated in terms of access to Irish airspace".

He said the children of Ireland can be guaranteed that Santa will arrive on time.