Watch: Santa Claus departs North Pole to deliver presents

RTÉ News has received official confirmation that Santa Claus has departed the North Pole and has set off on his way to bring presents to millions of children all over the world. Santa is travelling with his team of reindeer, led by Rudolph. They are expected to land in Ireland very soon. While Santa works all year to prepare for his travels on Christmas Eve, he also has a team of helpers who ensure everything runs smoothly. In Ireland, his helpers include firefighters and people working at the post office. "We're good friends with Santa Claus," David Connolly of Dublin Fire Brigade said. "Every year, we have a conversation with him about how he's going to get in and out of houses." Watch the video to hear more from Santa's helpers in Ireland.

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