19 September - Regarding Grace Walsh's position as Deputy Chairman.

Handwritten draft in +McQuaid’s writing. The Secretary is requested by His Grace to say that he will receive a courtesy visit from Dr. Dalton, but Dr. Dalton must understand that in view of the existing law of the Catholic Church concerning Catholics attending Trinity College the Archbishop may not return the courtesy call.

Message saying that Mr. Sean T. O’Kelly, President- Elect, telephoned and asked if he might call on His Grace.

Two copies of typed letter to the Taoiseach [from Dr. Browne]. He thought it unnecessary to point out that it has been his concern that the Mother and Child Scheme contained nothing contrary to Catholic moral teaching. As a Catholic he will accept any pronouncements from the Hierarchy regarding Catholic moral teaching in reference to this matter. He is not satisfied that the Hierarchy are opposed to the Scheme on grounds of Faith and Morals. Regarding His Grace and Their Lordships not being satisfied after the meeting of 11th October, you allowed the Scheme to develop without ever suggesting that the objections were still unresolved. In your interview with the IMA, 12th December, 1950, there was no suggestion of any difficulty other than those raised by the IMA.

Copy of a typed letter to Sr. M. Concepta from J.A. MacM. His Grace takes grave exception to her writing from a private house, not a convent, and for writing in such inconsiderate haste when the matter of the passport and visa arose. He is unwilling to sanction the taking of this child until she has completed her sixteenth year.

Handwritten note to + McQuaid from Dermot O’Flynn informing him that Seamus Grace has been unwell and that Mr. and Mrs. Sean O’Siochain have been accepted as experts.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from W. McKenna, Roundwood, Bray, asking if His Grace has any definite viewpoint as to a solution to the situation in the North.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin from Richard Roche. Has had a reply from His Grace who does not give his approval or deny it. Would welcome an opportunity to discuss the matter.

File relating to Our Mother of Divine Grace, later Ballygall parish.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from the Taoiseach, Sean F. Lemass, inviting him to a reception in honour of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco.