In regard to positive developments in south Tipperary, the Tánaiste understands that the ALZA Corporation is currently building a 60,000 square feet facility in the IDA Ireland business park in Cashel. Scheduled to open later this year, the facility will manufacture patch technology products. Current employment is 22, but this is expected to grow to 100 employees at production stage. Total investment in the project is expected to be €162 million.