The Dáil's top official has said “a series of mistakes” were made in the €1.8m Oireachtas printing controversy, but said those mistakes were “human error”.

The Finance Minister says more explanation is needed as to why a €1.6 million printer is not yet operational.

Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have been scathing in their criticism of the Oireachtas printing scandal which will now cost the tax-payer €1.8m.

The purchase and installation a new printer in Leinster House has cost €1.8m, a report reveals.

The €808,000 printer was too big to fit in the room it was meant for.