Submission by Cecil J. Barrett on Section 2 (7) Children’s Amendment Act 1957. Blames the Dept. of Health. A smear campaign has been going on against Catholic Adoption Societies.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Cecil J. Barrett, CSWB, reporting the developments regarding Section 2 (7) of the Childrens’ Amendment Act 1957.

Some comments on the document by Cecil J. Barrett.

Copy of letter from Mgr. Cecil J. Barrett to Thomas Malone informing him that he had discussed the matter with the Parish Priest, who expressed his good will towards the Tenants’ Association. Many parish groups wish to use the facilities and as such it is impossible to meet all requests.

Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to +Heenan stating he will be unable to attend the funeral of +Craven but Mgr. Barrett will represent him.

• 15 November 1957 Copy of letter from the Secretary to Fr. D. Barrett. The Archbishop seeks a comment on an enclosed letter.

Letter from Cecil J. Barrett to + McQuaid informing him of About the remarkable Maryville Academy in Des Plaines, Illinois, which caters for children sent there by the Juvenile Court. They are not delinquents and have been placed there owing to disrupted family life. Boys and girls attend the same classes and have recreation together.

Copy of letter from the Secretary to Mgr. C. Barrett thanking him for the copy of his letter to Mr. Malone.

Typed letter to Ernest W. Barrett, Blackrock, from Seamus [Mac], Private Secretary, Dept. of the Taoiseach, on the question of pension increase.

Copy of letter from the Secretary to Mgr. Barrett informing him that His Grace agrees that the scheme is based on sound social principles and is not a matter in which he ought to intervene.