On 27 April 2012, pursuant to Sections 59 and 60 of the Health Act 2007 as amended, an Ex Parte Interim Order was made by Galway District Court, inter alia, cancelling the registration of Owen Riff Nursing Home, Camp Street, Oughterard, Co. Galway as a designated centre under Part 8 of the Health Act 2007. In accordance with Section 64 of the Health Act 2007, the Health Service Executive was directed to make alternative arrangements for the residents of Owen Riff Nursing Home as soon as practicable.

On 30 April 2012, in the High Court, it was agreed between all parties that those parts of the Order of the District Court were suspended pending further order of the District Court.

On 4 July 2012, Galway District Court finally determined the matters dealt with in the Ex Parte Interim Order of 27 April 2012 and confirmed that Ex Parte Interim Order which, among other things, cancelled the registration of Owen Riff Nursing Home. The registered provider appealed that final determination to the Circuit Court.

On 31 July 2012, at the Circuit Court, sitting in Galway, the registered provider of Owen Riff Nursing Home withdrew its appeal and the Circuit Court confirmed the Order of the District Court.

In accordance with Section 64 of the Health Act 2007, the Health Service Executive was, pursuant to the Order of the District Court, directed to take charge of Owen Riff Nursing Home and to make alternative arrangements for the residents of Owen Riff Nursing Home as soon as practicable.