Typed letter to + McQuaid. The Committee feel that more work would be done if member specialized. It was suggested and agreed that there should be two Committees, A and B. Committee A to include Msgr. O’Halloran, Fr. Crean (Communism), Fr. Kent (Trade Unions), Fr. Tuohy (University) and Fr. McMahon. Committee B to include Mgr. O’Halloran, Fr. Clarke (newspapers and periodicals), Fr. Fehily (radio and TV) and Fr. McMahon. Note in + McQuaid’s handwriting says “Very well: if it works”.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Fr. Michael O’Halloran, St. Joseph’s, Glasthule, reporting on the ‘V’ Committee during the previous six months. Informs + McQuaid that the Committee members are very busy with parochial problems and need another member. He suggested Fr. Fehily who is in constant contact with trade union executives. They refer many of their problems to him. Fr. Crean is in touch with the Bakers’ Union, the I.T.G.W.U., the Local Government Officials’ Union he has a file on the Peoples’ College. Discussed the issue of Michael O’Riordan in trade union circles. Fr. Killian O.F.M., editor of Luminus, and Fr. Crean have the problem in hand. The case of Miss Blake, Loreto Convent, North Great George’s Street was discussed. Fr. Crean advised the Rev. Mother on the line of action to take. Fr. Clarke has been watching the activities of the Housewives’ Association and thinks the movement is under control. The problem of Communist literature being sent to students in U.C.D. by the International Students’ Union is also under control, and the method employed has been approved by the President. Complaints have been made to Fr. Crean regarding new trends in dancing. These trends are immoral, and where such abuses exist the attention of the police should be attracted.

Handwritten minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. Fr. McMahon had a list of names of the directors of The Plough. Fr. Crean to make enquiries concerning Tim Graham, Kevin Nolan and Christy Clarke. Fr. Tuohy to obtain further information regarding Morrison of Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion.

Catholics and Catholic organisations should be advised by the Committee and not from Archbishop House. The Committee was to report to + McQuaid twice a year and meet with him at least once a year. Committee members: V.Rev. M.O’Halloren, Rev. C.P. Crean, Fr. Kavanagh, Fr. M. Clarke.