Copy of Section 19 of the Adoption Act dealing with disclosure of adoption to the child.
Submission by Cecil J. Barrett on Section 2 (7) Children’s Amendment Act 1957. Blames the Dept. of Health. A smear campaign has been going on against Catholic Adoption Societies.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Cecil J. Barrett, CSWB, reporting the developments regarding Section 2 (7) of the Childrens’ Amendment Act 1957.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Charles J. Haughey. He is grateful for his letter.
Four copies of ‘Baptismal Records of Legally Adopted Children.’
Article from The Irish Times entitled ‘O’Malley intends to amend Adoption Regulations.’
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Mrs. Vera Ganly, 68, Merville Rd, Stillorgan. A public meeting was held regarding the Adoption Act and the following four points arose: couples of a mixed marriage be allowed to adopt a child; allow legitimate children to be adopted; raise the age limit for adoption; consent period. Seeks the Archbishop’s views on the matter.
Four copies of ‘Adoption of Children Act, 1926.’
Copy of typed letter to P.J. Ruttledge, Minister for Justice, from Sgd. D.J. O’Donovan, enclosing the First Report, Second Report, Third and Final Report of the Child Adoption Committee.
Copy of ‘Adoption of Children: Proposal for Legislation.