IN READINESS FOR taking up residence at Áras an Uachtaráin, President-elect Michael D Higgins and family paid a visit there today.

He was greeted by President Mary McAleese and husband Martin as they presumably showed him where the fusebox is and what not.

In pictures: Michael D's sneak preview of his new home

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Áras sneak peek
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Áras sneak peek
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Áras sneak peek
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Áras sneak peek
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Áras sneak peek
Image: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

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