In reaching an agreement to support the government, Jackie was not looking for anything outlandish, or hugely expensive from the taxpayer’s point of view. Details of his agreement with Bertie Ahern have never been made public, but the agreement covered several areas including jobs, roads, health and farming. One thing he could always rely on was a sympathetic ear from various ministers when he lobbied for the constituency. Employment was near the top of the list and he made strong representations to find a replacement industry for Pretty Polly, in Killarney. Sara Lee later moved into the Pretty Polly premises, providing up to 250 jobs and operating for a number of years, but, unfortunately, the factory has again closed. The improvement of roads in the constituency was another priority and millions of euro have been spent on roads since 1997. He also lobbied for the tourist industry, on health issues, the provision of piers (including a government commitment to build a new pier in Cromane) and aid for fishermen and small farmers. In the lifetime of the 1997/2002 government, he had direct access to Cabinet ministers and succeeded in obtaining assistance for many projects in the constituency, not all of which made headlines but which were important nonetheless. Crucially, his presence also kept up pressure on Kerry South Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Justice, John O’Donoghue, to deliver for the constituency.