Report on the switch in RTÉ to electronic news gathering (ENG) cameras from the use of film.
Report shows extracts from RTÉ News reports about the 'Marita Ann' and the Kerry Babies Tribunal which were made using ENG.
Reporter Tommie Gorman on how news stories shot on film were transported to Dublin. Can of film being sent from parcel office at Sligo railway station.
Technician Gerry Murray in Sligo studio using betacam video player.
Interview Wesley Boyd, Head of News on the completion of the electronic news gathering project and the implications for RTÉ News.
Briefing of press at Sligo studios.
Interview Rory O’Connor, Assistant Head of News on news ways news stories can be covered and broadcast.
Wesley Boyd makes presentation to Jim Eccles and Josie McGarrigle two cameramen who filmed stories from the north west for the past 20 years.
Press briefing in Galway studios. Newstime story from Athenry about controversy over tree felling, shows felled trees and interview with Madeline Brady.
The reporters are Tommie Gorman and Jim Fahy.
