Copy of the document ‘The Mother and Child Scheme: is it needed?’ The document is in favour of the Scheme and argues for an end of means testing.
Mother and Child Scheme, 1951
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Sean Mac Bride. He trusts that the Archbishop will not hesitate to call upon him at any to impart advice.
Handwritten note to +McQuaid from Sean MacBride accepting an invitation to lunch.
Copy of typed letter to Sean MacBride from +McQuaid thanking him for his note, his assurance to serve the Faith and country, and the text of his proposals.
Typed note to +McQuaid saying that Mr. MacBride has forwarded a copy of Dr. Browne’s Election Address, in which he claims credit for the Children’s Hospital. Might he reply that the matter will be made evident when the Hospital is opened?
Typed note to +McQuaid informing him that Mr. MacBride called, saying he accepted an invitation to speak at a discussion of the Marist Past Pupils ‘Union, only to discover that Dr. Noel Browne was also to speak. He had no desire to appear at any time with Dr. Browne.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Sean MacBride informing him that the Council of Europe is to send a fact finding mission to Hungary to report on the situation there. He is a member. Asks if His Grace would like him to contact his friends there.
Copy of a typed letter to His Excellency The Ambassador of Ireland At The Holy See from +McQuaid. Expresses gratitude for the safe delivery of his message to Cardinal Mindszenty, refers to the topic of clothing for poor Italians and thinks he can recommend a name for the service of the Vatican. The man must be loyal.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Presso La Santa Sede. He is glad to receive the news of Fr. Gordon, who will have to do some courses. Later the question of getting a little fund will arise.