The Budget: It’s not what it used to be, in more ways than one

Back in the days when there was nothing on television and nothing else to do except watch television, even the Budget was a televisual event. 

It was often the place where RTÉ would try out new graphics. The year they brought in shiny 3-D arrows to show things moving up or down was a big year.

Another key thing for budget-reporting is the use of Stock Footage on television. In order to represent money there is a shot of coins being made and notes being counted.