Bad Santa bus ban protest

A festive protest is planned for Cork today following Bus Éireann’s decision to ban its drivers from donning Santa suits in the run up to Christmas.

Passengers wearing Christmas jumpers and Santa costumes will protest on board the 214 bus in Cork City.

Michael Howick, a well-known driver on the busy route, has traditionally dressed up as Santa Claus every year but this year he has had to hang up his red suit “in the interest of health and safety”.