Correspondence relating to religious ceremonies and facilities at Dundrum Mental Hospital.
Letter from Fr. Patrick Clarke to +McQuaid seeking permission to sell a small plot of land. 2 items
‘Letters on Mother and Child Scheme: Dr. Browne Issues Correspondence’, and other articles. The Irish Press.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Staunton. He received a telephone call from the General Manager of The Irish News Agency asking if a statement would be issued by the Bishops ‘in view of the strong things that were being said.’ He replied that any such statement would come from +McQuaid. Onesided editorial in The Irish Times.
Copy of typed letter to + D’Alton from +McQuaid. + Browne has completely surprised by publishing the correspondence without anybody’s permission. The Taoiseach has been obliged to follow up. The Irish News Agency, of Mr. McBride’s creation, had the impertinence to ask + Staunton, and then +McQuaid, without informing +McQuaid of the request from + Staunton, to write a statement of 1,000 words for the foreign press ‘presenting the case of the Irish Hierarchy on the Mother and Child issue.’
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John P. Shanley, 17, Merrion Square. Thanks and congratulates the Archbishop and the Hierarchy for their condemnation of the iniquitous Mother and Child Service. Quotes Lenin saying the socialization of a state begins with the control of the medical profession.
Typed telephone message saying that Miss McCann of the Irish Times will call to-morrow at 10.
Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to +Toolen wishing him a Happy Easter.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Thomas Coyne enclosing copies of the draft Adoption Bill. It is expected that the Bill will be introduced after Easter.
Letter from the Secretariat of State acknowledging the message and assurances of prayers of Michael J. Fallon. The Holy Father is very thankful and bestows his Apostolic Blessing on him and his family.