Santa Claus is exempt from travel restrictions this Christmas, says the Government.
There's just over three weeks to go until the Big Man makes his trip around the world, and will visit all the homes in Ireland.
In #Rovaniemi #Finland, the already fully vaccinated Santa Claus promises: we'll definitely meet at #Christmas, either remotely or face-to-face! @Roikaupunki 🎅
📸: Jouni Porsanger pic.twitter.com/lHsfiflYS8
— thisisFINLAND (@thisisFINLAND) August 3, 2021
Santa Claus received his vaccine in August at a vaccination centre in the Finnish city of Rovaniemi which is within the Arctic Circle and close to his home in Lapland.
There are concerns due to Brexit and the pandemic that there may be supply chain issues with Santa trying to make toys.
Leo Varadkar assures the Dáil Santa will be exempt from any new travel restrictions, and is fully vaccinated. Says the North Pole has the delivery of toys "well in hand"
But adds he hasn't his own letter written yet...
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) December 2, 2021
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said today there's no concerns about Santa being allowed into Ireland.
"Santa, his wife, his staff are fully vaccinated. Will be exempt from any travel restrictions that will be imposed between now and then.
"My Department, the Department of Trade will leave no stone unturned and do absolutely everything we can to make sure there's no disruption to supply chains or issues that could disrupt the delivery of presents."
