Bryan Dobson confirms that Rudolph's sore hoof is better — but doesn't manage to get a comment

He only munched some grass in response, notes Dobbo

Jennifer Rose Walsh helping to record Bryan Dobson's special Barretstown Live Christmas bulletin.

Santa Claus has officially been considered as an essential worker and will not need to restrict his movements next week, as confirmed by RTÉ newscaster Bryan Dobson.

Dobson presented the good news on a special edition of Barretstown’s live Christmas news bulletin earlier today.