RTÉ is ordered to provide covert footage from an undercover nursing home documentary to Ireland’s health watchdog, HIQA. According to reports, RTÉ states it can only release the full material in response to a court order. HIQA then seeks a further court mechanism described as a “Norwich Pharmacal” order to obtain the footage. The documentary in question is reported to have examined conditions in nursing homes and highlighted alleged or observed shortcomings in care. One report notes that RTÉ does not consent to the order and does not object to the order being sought by HIQA, described in coverage as the Health Information and Quality Authority. The court action focuses on access to the full covert footage rather than on broadcast material already aired. The steps taken by HIQA indicate a formal process to secure evidence relevant to its regulatory and investigative role regarding nursing home standards. RTÉ’s position, as reported across sources, is that release of the complete covert footage depends on the outcome of the court proceedings.