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Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the consecration of the cathedral and hopes the Metropolitan can attend. Also offers prayers for the a settlement of the threatened strike. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Handwritten draft of letter to the Taoiseach (John A. Costello) from +McQuaid. An aspect of this lady’s activity worries him. Her sheer persistence has succeeded in gaining the attention of the Red Cross and External Affairs. She seems a good woman, anxious only to relieve distress. He hoped to channel aid through American Catholic War Relief. Suggests he awaits the return of Mr. Boland on the question of obtaining Government aid.

Letter from +Owen McCann to +McQuaid outlining the historical connection between the two countries, citing many examples of Irish prelates who worked in South Africa. The centenary celebrations of the dedication of St. Mary’s is due to take place and he asks the Archbishop to write a brief letter to the faithful.

‘Behind the Mask’, The Standard (M).

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Alfred O’Rahilly, President, University College, Cork, returning the Archbishop’s letter to show that it had only just reached him that morning.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Fr. F. McGrath, S.J., St. Ignatius College, Galway. The Catholic Headmasters are concerned about the term ‘treatment service’ in the Health Bill. It would be fantastic to demand that each secondary school should defray the cost of medical treatment of its pupils. Asks the Archbishop whether they should, at this stage, demand an elucidation.

Letter from Mgr. Alibrandi to Mgr. Glennon stating that he has received a ‘Junior Digest’ and correspondence from Peter J. O’Donnell and he seeks advice on how to reply to this.

Ullers, Andree, Auxiliares Feminines Internationales Catholiques, Bruxelles. She thanks the Archbishop for the permission to make the ICA known.

Letter from Martin Burns, Engineer I.C. Paving Department, Fr. C. Mangan regarding the possibility or reemploying a former worker. Not possible.

Letter from Mgr. Alibrandi to Rev. John M. O’Regan acknowledging the annual reports for the year 1955 and the cheque for £6.14.4 in respect of taxa. These will be sent to the Sacred Congregation without delay.