Handwritten letter to Fr. Martin from Fr. Martin Byrne, Arran Quay, with a short statement.

Handwritten report on Communist Activity from Fr. Byrne. Deals with the distribution of The Soviet Weekly in CIE and a Christian Brothers’ School in Dublin.

Report on a meeting [by Una Byrne]. Asked no questions as she did not want to seem hostile. Wanted to know her plans.

Typed copy of a letter to Mrs. Byrne from Mrs. Wells, IHA Committee. The Committee is disappointed and surprised that she did not answer their letter. Ask her to sign Form as proof of her good faith.

Copy of typed letter to Mrs Una Byrne from IHA. Committee do not see any desire on the part of Mrs Byrne to cooperate. They request from her proof of members who are Communists and evidence that they influence the aims and policy of the Association. If she is unable to give concrete facts her remarks will be considered destructive. In her reply (2 April 1953) Mrs Byrne considers it extraordinary that the Committee expect cooperation considering the tactics they have used against her. She considers their letter “of colossal impertinence”, and when she receives an apology she will consider giving them the information they request.

Typed letter from Fr. MacMahon to Fr. Carey, thanking him for his letter and enclosing a note from Mrs. Una Byrne suggests somebody should attend this meeting, possibly Mr. Maurice Kenny, a reliable man and keen helper in the Hostel. He notes that the Labour Party is not attending.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Fr. Crean met Charles Brennan, Chairman, Radio Eireann Council, and suggested some talks would bare watching. Suitable Catholic laymen are available to give topical talks. Brennan was vague, and said that Mr. McManus is in charge. Members should systematically listen to talks to identify objectionable matter. Letter from Mrs Byrne was read, stating that Dr. Morris, Mount Merrion, had taken over from R. Hubbard. Inquiries to be made regarding rumours that the college was connected with abortion.

Typed letter to Rev. J. A. McMahon, Secretary, Archbishop’s House, from Fr. Fehily, Director, Institute of Catholic Sociology. At the AGM of the Marine Port and General Workers’ Union Desmond Brannigan, who was expelled from the Union, was readmitted to membership. Legally this was an appeal against his expulsion, and by being readmitted it means that he never ceased to be a member of the Union. He is eligible for election and has a good chance of being elected as General Secretary. His opponents, Mr. O’Donoghue and Mr. Byrne, may use delaying tactics. If This happens Brannigan may have to leave the country as he is in severe financial difficulties.

Article in the Sunday Press entitled Gay Byrne defends

1 – 3 September 1958 Handwritten report [by Una Byrne?] on reaction in Athens to the killing of four Cypriots in Cyprus by the British Army. Met Archbishop Makarios.