Despite the weather it seems Santa Claus will be arriving in Ireland on time this Christmas.
That is according to Minister for Time Alan Shatter, who says gardaí and the Emergency Response Unit have put plans in place to ensure that Mr. Claus has a safe visit to Ireland
Children looking to track Santa's progress can follow his journey step-by-step here.
Minister Shatter said "I want to assure children across Ireland that all necessary arrangements have been made to facilitate the timely arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Day".
While his journey is being tracked by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the Minsiter added "He may also be sighted by the Irish Air Corps Radar System when he comes over the horizon late on Christmas Eve to visit families throughout the State".
There is a countdown to Santa's Christmas journey on noradsanta.org
The government says no excess baggage travel charges will be imposed on the sacks full of presents.
"As Chairperson of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, I have asked Met Éireann to ensure that a speedy response be given to any requests Santa makes for information on any threatened extreme weather conditions that could impede his progress" Mr. Shatter continued.
"Because of the speedy manner in which he goes about his business and the common travel area between Ireland and the UK, it is anticipated that Santa Claus will deliver his Christmas presents throughout Ireland and the UK in the blink of an eye" he added.
The Minister also hopes children and their families all over the country have a great time over Christmas.
