Talk by Dr. FitzGerald.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: the present social unrest is seen as a consequence of Ireland’s economic development subversives definitely taking advantage of the disputes. An example is the Plasterers’ dispute being followed by the builders in general. The National Civil Liberties League held a meeting in the Mansion House on 25 May. It was reported in The Irish Times, 26 May. Speakers included Kader Asmal, Jim Fitzgerald and Donal Nevin. It was agreed that the League contained the real key to many of the subversive activities. An IRA document directed its members to infiltrate neutral associations, like the Tenants’ Association.

File of letters relating to Major R.E. Fitzgerald Lombard, Flat 5A, Argyle Flats, 58 Merrion Square, who is seeking the rank and dignity of Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Letter from +R.J. Fitzgerald to +McQuaid regarding a Mr. Alfred Vasquez, a Catholic who is currently studying in Trinity. The student will transfer to Cambridge in due course and is unaware of the ban on Catholics attending the college. He hopes under the circumstances that the Archbishop will grant him permission to attend classes there. Annotated by +McQuaid.

File relating to the design and building of the new church in [Ballyroan]. Architect Desmond Fitzgerald debates the issue with the Archbishop.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: a definite agenda should be prepared in advance of each meeting and sent to members a special summary should be sent immediately to the Archbishop. Censorship Reform Group: personalities involved were discussed – Jim Fitzgerald, a former producer with Telefis Eireann Micheal MacLiamor, already known James Plunkett, former Secretary of the WUI and a friend of Jim Larkin Hugh Leonard, no information available Bruce Arnold, no information available T. P. McKenna, an actor of repute.

Collins, James, 26 Fitzgerald Street, Harold’s Cross. Seeks help from Fr. Martin in obtaining accommodation.

Fitzgerald, Ita, and Fox, Mary, Grangegorman Mental Hospital, Dublin. Staff at the Hospital collected money towards a novena of Masses for the spiritual and temporal welfare of His Eminence Cardinal Mindszenty and Archbishop Stepince. 6/21a. Fitzgerald, M., Hillden, Lucan. Seeks permission to have Mass celebrated in her sister’s home. Her brother, Abbot Celsus O’Connell, arrived unexpectedly.

Extract of handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Fr. Thomas Kehily, DICS. He had a visit from Jack Marrinan and Eamon Gunne, Garda Representative Body. They had appointed Garrett Fitzgerald as their consultant on the new pay claim, but Fitzgerald has been told by the Minister for Transport and Power that he cannot continue as Consultant to the Garda as it is inconsistent with his Chairmanship of E.S.B. Arbitration Board.

Typed letter to Fr. H.G. McKernan from J. Fitzgerald enclosing a licence for the purchase of 60 gallons of petrol for +McQuaid’s private car for use in connection with his Episcopal duties.