As Ireland begins it's Presidency of the Council of the European Communities (EC), Tommie Gorman looks at recent political developments to predict some of the key issues that will be tackled during the six-month term.
Report shows British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, arriving for the Paris Summit in November 1989.
French President, Francois Mitterrand, addressing press conference flanked by Jacques Delors, President of the European Commission, and Felipe Gonzalez, Prime Minister of Spain.
Flag-raising ceremony in Dublin with An Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Sean Haughey, taking part.
Interview with John Palmer, The Guardian, Brussels, on the EC Presidency.
Footage from Ireland's 1975 EC Presidency featuring the Taoiseach at the time, Liam Cosgrave, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Garret FitzGerald,
Interview with Garret Fitzgerald on the presidency and the responsibilities.
To camera Tommie Gorman at Dublin Castle.
Conference Chamber in Dublin Castle.
Secretariat staff in Dublin Castle.
Berlaymont Building in Brussels.
EEC building in Luxembourg.
Minister for Finance, Albert Reynolds, arriving for a meeting and greeting Jacques Delors.
Interview with Rose Moers, Cork Examiner and Irish Press, Brussels, on the efficiency of the Irish Civil Service.
Offices of Department of Foreign Affairs in Brussels.
Interview with Charles Haughey on his hopes for a successful presidency and opportunities for domestic improvement.
Graphics and slides outlining some of the key issues expected to arise during Ireland's presidency.
Jacques Delors with Francois Mitterrand.
Strasbourg summit press conference with Helmut Kohl, Chancellor of West Germany, and Mitterrand.
Social charter of workers' rights demonstration.
Interview with Charles Haughey on employment.
People hammering at the Berlin Wall.
People crossing at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin.
Food queues and shop in Eastern Europe.
Interview with John Palmer on changes in the Eastern Europe.
To camera Tommie Gorman, in the Dublin Castle Conference Chamber.
Newly-restored Dublin Castle.
Interview with Garret FitzGerald on Ireland's successful previous presidencies and need for the presiding country not to promote its own interests.
Interview with John Palmer on opportunities for Charles Haughey.
Interview with Haughey on the complexity and importance of the EC.
The reporter is Tommie Gorman.
