Subsequent to the Tánaiste's announcement there has been an increase in construction and planning demands in the county. A significant number of new housing units received planning permission or are currently seeking planning permission. There are currently 2,000 residential units with planning permission or under construction and some awaiting planning permission. The announcement led also to new retail developments such as supermarkets and other retail units throughout the town and county. Planning permission has been approved for a new hotel with a bed capacity of 70while another with a bed capacity of 140 is going through the planning stage. These were regarded as part of the necessary infrastructure required by Cardinal Health.