President Michael D Higgins was reportedly confronted by a protester after a major security breach in the Aras last week.

A female protester managed to slip through security and get into the Aras office to confront the Head of State last Friday, according to the Irish Mail.

The middle aged woman drove into the grounds in the Phoenix Park before walking into an office where President Higgins was working.

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Gardai were called to the incident as the President attempted to defuse the situation.

The woman was not arrested however and was allowed leave as the President did not want to take the matter further.

It is believed an investigation is now underway to find out how the woman was able to waltz into the office.

A source told the Irish Mail: "She managed to drive into the Aras undetected. Then she parked up and walked straight in.

"She quickly located the President once inside.

"This was potentially a major situation."