The District Court, sitting at Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary on 12 December 2011, determined the appeal by the registered provider of Woodlock Nursing Home, Portlaw, Co. Waterford, pursuant to Section 57 of the Health Act 2007.

The appeal was against the decisions of the Acting Chief Inspector of Social Services of the Authority to:
1) refuse the registered provider’s application for registration pursuant to Section 50 of the Health Act 2007 and
2) cancel the registration of Woodlock Residential Care Limited as registered provider of Woodlock Nursing Home pursuant to Section 51 of the Health Act 2007.

Pursuant to Sections 57 and 64 of the Health Act 2007 and with the consent of the registered provider, the Court confirmed the said Decisions of the Acting Chief Inspector to refuse the application and cancel the registration.

The Court further, and with the consent of the registered provider, made an Order in accordance with Section 64 of the Health Act 2007, directing the Health Service Executive to take charge of Woodlock Nursing Home from 3.00pm on 12 December 2011 and to make alternative arrangements for the residents of Woodlock Nursing Home as soon as practicable.