Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Staunton, Ferns. He had a meeting with the Minister for Health in Wexford. He seemed to regard the bill as finished. In regard to his misunderstanding the views of the Episcopal Committee a clear impression was left that he was unwilling to accept the views of the Bishops.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, Ferns. It would seem that the Minister has accepted the suggestions regarding the White Paper. Shows a real desire to cooperate with the Hierarchy.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, Ferns. The subvention paid by the Local Health Authority to middle income patients is paid directly to the hospital.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Seamus O’Neill enclosing a copy of the letter sent to + Staunton, Ferns, regarding the question of the retirement of members of Religious communities teaching in Capitation National Schools on reaching the age of sixty-five.

Typed letter to + James Staunton, Ferns, from Miceal Breathnach, informing him that a copy of this letter and memorandum is being sent to +McQuaid and Canon McNamara of the Catholic School Managers.

Typed letter to + James Staunton, Ferns, from Richard Mulcahy. The present system of rating teachers ‘Efficient’ and ‘Highly Efficient’ is to be discontinued. Teachers reported to be doing satisfactory work would be entitled to proceed to the appropriate maximum salaries.