Typed letter from Constance O’Connell dealing with the Hurley case, Bandon. Mr. Hurley’s daughter was assaulted by a teacher at school. Was awarded damages in Court. Hurley was then summoned for not sending his daughter back to the same teacher. Minister of Education decided to hold a formal inquiry. Mr. Nolan, the teacher, informed parents and asked if they wanted to be present. Asked them to state if they were satisfied with the education and running of school.

Biographical details of Betty de Courcy nee Haigh. Born in 1913 in Hitchun, England. Associates include Hilda Verlin and Anna Nolan. Came to Ireland in 1937 with husband to lecture to Communist Party of Ireland. Active in organising help for the International Brigade in Spain. Was member of the Red Cross in Bandon.