In the light of these commitments and promises, the news of the deferral comes as a shattering blow to Longford and the surrounding area where it had been anticipated that the project would soon create more than 1,300 jobs. It was a major blow to the local economy where considerable investment has taken place in anticipation of the project. If these promises were made in any other country law suits would be taken against the State for blatant misguidance or the resignation of the Minister who misled the public would be demanded.