Collins, Joe. Thanks the Archbishop for his kindness.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from P. Moore, Private Secretary, saying Mr. Jerry Collins, Minister for Defence, will be unable to attend Mass on the World Day of Prayer for Peace as he will be in Mallow.

Copy of a typed letter to Fr. Joseph Collins, Ballygall Road East, from Fr. MacMahon. It includes a memo for comment. It concerns the issue of how the Church in this diocese can show a practical concern for the problems of unemployment and housing. It also includes a copy of the journal Agitator.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: a full report was received on Ambrose Collins from Fr. Hegarty, Francis Street. Eamon Dillon is not living in Dundrum but may be in Bird Avenue. Sean and Lilly O’Rourke sell Communist literature. Anthony Farrington is a member of the Nuclear Committee. Msgr. O’Halloran to speak to Fr. O’Connell regarding the Lord Mayor presiding at a Nuclear Re-Armament meeting due to the personnel. Fr. Kent said he heard that the Communists were contacting people outside the Juvenile court.

Clerical appointments. Fr. Tonge to Kilbride, Fr. Lillis to Swords, Fr. Coghlan and Fr. Joseph Collins to Blessington and Fr. Reilly to St. Michan’s.

Letter to the Archbishop from M.O.P. Collins regarding medication for pregnancy.

Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to +Collins Wishing him a Happy Christmas.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Jerry Collins, Minister for Defence, thanking him for his arranging accommodation in houses of religious societies for refugees.

Letter from Frank Gaffney, treasurer, to Dear Father informing him that Mrs. Collins, Hardwick is in a very bad way. Expecting baby. Needs clothes for baby and herself.

Note from Fr. Desmond Williams, Secretary, to + J.P. Collins, Bishop of Ballarat, forwarding some materials as asked by + McQuaid. 2 items Bathurst