Copy of Mother and Child Service by Fr. E.J. Coyne, S.J., taken from Studies. BOX 4

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Thomas Coyne. He has enclosed six copies of the revised scheme for an Adoption Bill.

Typed note to +McQuaid saying that Mr. Coyne called at Archbishop’s House. Observations invited from the various Protestant communities regarding the Adoption Bill. For the purpose of the Bill Dr. Barton raised the point that all sects be regarded as Mr. Coyne wondered about special Baptismal Certificates in the case of adopted illegitimates. Protestant

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Thomas Coyne enclosing copies of the draft Adoption Bill. It is expected that the Bill will be introduced after Easter.

Letter from Thomas Coyne to +McQuaid regarding articles and advertisements in the ‘Sunday Observer’ which are inappropriate for young children, adults and parents. 1 item Sunday Times

Letter from Brian MacMahon, Blackrock to +McQuaid regarding the ‘Weekend’. He voices his concern over censorship and the Censorship Board and makes particular reference to Mr. Coyne, Chair.

-13 April1960 Copy letter from +McQuaid to E.J. Coyne, Department of Justice regarding ‘Weekend’. It contained an article on teenage suicide. He seeks his opinion on the content. Replies attached. Woman

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Thomas J. Coyne, Office of the Minister for Justice, relating to the appointment of a Chaplain to the Dept. of Education and Fr. Barrett’s book.

Typed letter to Fr. Christopher Mangan from Thomas J. Coyne enclosing a copy of the scheme for an Adoption Bill.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Thomas Coyne, Dept. of Justice. He enclosed six copies of the Adoption Bill, 1952.