Three copies of instructions, one annotated, regarding teaching hospitals, and the appointment of staff and selection boards.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, Ferns. Suggests the Minister’s letter and memorandum needs no statement from the Bishops.
Handwritten draft of letter to Seamus O Riain, asking for an explanation of the new category mentioned in his letter. Asks if contributing a £1 per annum for three years is a hardship.
Copy of typed letter to Seamus O Riain from +McQuaid. The reduction of the free element for persons who can afford to pay is a desirable amendment. He is surprised to note the extension of free treatment to pupils in secondary schools as they pay school fees.
Typed letter, and copy, to +McQuaid from Seamus O Riain, pointing out that the provision does not allow a health authority to provide any domiciliary service.
Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from S. Forde, Private Secretary, forwarding six copies of the Health Bill, 1952.
Typed copy of a letter to The President, U.C.C., from P.J. Delaney, IMA, 10, Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin, drawing his attention to Section 57 of the new (1952) Health Bill.
Comments on certain Sections of the Health Bill, 1952.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from +J. Kinane, Thurles. His Statement was merely meant to be used as a basis for a Statement by the Bishops if so required. Two questions worrying him: were they leaving themselves open to the charge of being inconsistent if they did not publish a statement was it right to allow a measure of socialization go through without protest?
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.