The changing role of the fire service and fire safety is being discussed at a conference in Dublin today organised by the Irish branch of the Institution of Fire Engineers.

Report shows footage of the Stardust fire disaster in 1981.

Graphics on the Stardust Tribunal and Fire Services Act.

Delegates at the conference.

Fire service exhibition.

Interview with Martin McDermott, President, Institution of Fire Engineers, on modern fire fighting.

Footage of firemen fighting fires.

The reporter is Teresa Mannion.

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