Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. Thanks him for his Pastoral Letter. Was delighted to see he had relied on the Scriptures. The visit of the Taoiseach, Jack Costello gave him new life and encouragement in his work. Talks of the matter of financing the Columban Chapel which the Holy Father is allowing to have erected in the Crypt of St. Peter’s. 1 item 50/31.17 April 1950 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. Mgr. Montini was overjoyed when told that you would see the Chapel through. Discusses the finance of the project. Feels the Irish bishops lack imagination and fears a negative answer. Senator Butler very supportive. She knows most of the German ministers and is a friend of Schuman, the French Foreign Minister.

Typed letter (in Latin) to D. Angelo Dell’Acqua from +McQuaid regarding John Costello, Taoiseach.

Handwritten draft of letter to the Taoiseach (John A. Costello) from +McQuaid. An aspect of this lady’s activity worries him. Her sheer persistence has succeeded in gaining the attention of the Red Cross and External Affairs. She seems a good woman, anxious only to relieve distress. He hoped to channel aid through American Catholic War Relief. Suggests he awaits the return of Mr. Boland on the question of obtaining Government aid.

Typed note to +McQuaid from Leo Quinlan informing him that that it is the intention of the Holy Father to confer on Mr. John A. Costello, former Taoiseach, the Grand Cross of the Pian Order.

Three copies of a typed letter to the Taoiseach, Mr. Costello, from + James Staunton, Bishop of Ferns, Secretary to the Hierarchy, regarding the Mother and Child health service. They recognize that the proposals are motivated by the sincere desire to improve public health, but the Hierarchy must consider whether the proposals are in accordance with Catholic moral teaching. The following points were mentioned: the powers taken by the State are in direct opposition to the rights of the family; the right to provide for the health of children belongs to parents, not the State; it is not sound policy to impose a state medical service on the whole community; the right to provide for the physical education of children belongs to the family; gynecological care may be interpreted to include provision for birth limitation and abortion; the proposed service destroys the confidential relation between the doctor and patient.

Two copies of a typed letter to Dr. Browne from John A. Costello, Taoiseach. He understands that Dr. Browne has not replied to the letter from +McQuaid of 8th March. He now feels that Dr. Browne should take steps at once to consult with their Lordships so as to remove any grounds for objection on their part to the Mother and Child Health Service and find a mutually satisfactory solution to the difficulties which have arisen.

• McQuaid was informed that meetings were not being held regularly as some members were not readily available. He said that the Committee was of little use unless it met regularly and reported to him once a month. He was anxious for information on any subject, specifically 104 names. Wants to know what they are up to and practical suggestions as what to do with the information. Names include R. M. Fox, Rex McGauld, and O’Neill. General Costello told the AB that Senator Bergin was responsible for eight strikes in the Sugar Company.

Letter from Fr. John M. Costello to +McQuaid informing him that he has inspected the O’Reilly house regarding the proposed private oratory.

Card from Fr. J. Costello to +McQuaid enclosing a petition for enacting a centre for Apostolic Prayer.

Letter to Fr. Costello.