Hiqa seeks High Court order compelling RTÉ to provide footage from nursing homes

Counsel said the order was necessary to allow the inspector to fulfil his statutory role

RTÉ Investigates: Inside Ireland’s Nursing Homes, which was broadcast last June, focused on the treatment of residents at Beneavin Manor, in Glasnevin, Dublin 11, and The Residence in Portlaoise. File picture: Sam Boal/Collins

The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) is seeking a High Court order compelling RTÉ to provide it with footage gathered by the broadcaster during an investigation into standards of care in nursing homes.

RTÉ Investigates: Inside Ireland’s Nursing Homes, which was broadcast last June, focused on the treatment of residents at Beneavin Manor, in Glasnevin, Dublin 11, and The Residence in Portlaoise.