Paul Whelan, 39, formerly of Dublin 12, with an address now at Hogan Court, Dublin 2, was arrested under the Theft and Fraud Act and initially charged with burglary by trespassing with intent to commit an offence in the garden at Leinster House.

The incident happened shortly before 6pm on May 28th at the Merrion Square side of the complex

Mr Whelan is a corporate security executive from Michigan who also holds Irish citizenship.