Typed letter to Fr. Michael P. O’Connell from L. O Muirthe regarding Firhouse National School. The Department want to replace it with a new school. The Manager, Canon Mc Guirk, P.P., stated that he had carried out repairs at considerable expense, and that the school was good for many years to come. He would be prepared to consider providing another classroom. List of defects enclosed.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from S. O Gathain, Dept. of Education, informing him that the Minister has decided to sanction the adoption of the figures of average enrolment regarding the appointment and retention of teachers instead of the average attendance of pupils.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from L. O Muirthe informing him that the Minister has decided to accede to the request of INTO that in the appointment and retention of teachers the average attendance conditions or the new enrolment conditions would be applied in the case of each individual school for two years. For each additional 45 pupils an additional teacher is permitted.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Sr. M. Carmel, St. Anne’s, Kilmacud. She is convinced that rehabilitation of girls is doubtful unless taken at an early age. The present Bill allows for that.
Typed letter to Fr. M.P. O’Connell from L. O Muirthe regarding the provision of schools in Ballyfermot.
Telephone message from Mr. Murray, Dept. of Education, asking if they could initiate matters regarding schools in Ballyfermot.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Micheal Breathnach. Part II of the Act regarding St. Anne’s School, Kilmacud, will come into operation on 1st October. Copy of the Order and Explanatory Memorandum enclosed.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Micheal Breathnach regarding remuneration for National Teachers.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Richard [ill]. He hopes to see Mgr. Walsh and Mgr. Boylan during the month.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from L. O Muirthe enclosing a copy of the ‘Regulations for Primary School Certificate Examination,1950.