Copy of typed letter to John A. Costello from +McQuaid. He has received the copy of the letter addressed to Most Rev. J. Fergus and assures him that this statement of the Government’s views on the letter of the Irish Hierarchy will have his very careful consideration.

Correspondence (21 items) relating to the organization of a meeting between the Hierarchy and the Government to allow the Hierarchy the opportunity to express their views on the legislation amending the licensing laws. The correspondents are + Fergus, Taoiseach de Valera, Cardinal D’Alton, Minister for Justice Oscar Traynor, +McQuaid, + Lucey, + Browne, + Conway, Francis Lenny.

Letter from +James Fergus, Bishop of Achonry, to +McQuaid, accepting his invitation to the Liturgical Reception.

Letter from Fr. Fergus O’Higgins, North Circular Road regarding ‘The Word of Truth’ by Mary Purcell.

File relating to the removal of a crib from Dublin Airport chapel. The figures in the crib, designed by Fergus O’Farrell, were described as being ‘beneath the level of human dignity.’ Letter from Basil Clancy, editor of ‘Hibernia’ among these. Newspaper cuttings attached.