Article from The Irish Times titled “Strong case for banning atom tests”.
Copy of account of a IHA meeting at 5 South Leinster Street at which Dr Noel Browne spoke. The following points were raised: the 1953 Act – the Medical Association fought against the principle that people should have the best of surgery, etc, and to an extent it has won he accepted the ‘Mother and Infant’ part of the present scheme but not the aspects……pauper medicine maternity aspect free choice of doctors educational clauses said Medical Association White Paper was appalling.
Typed copy of report of IHA meeting. Committee decided not to admit new members until after the General Meeting in May. New members had joined to oppose the Committee on sectarian grounds. The question of group members was to facilitate women of lower income to join. Mrs Kenny sent solicitor’s letter to see original membership book.
Typed letter from Bill Kavanagh to Mrs [Una Byrne? Name and address redacted]. It was decided to close the premises at 47. Has asked the lads to carry on their social study. He intends taking another road, believes it is the only solution. She will have his support against a common foe.
Handwritten note from E M C [?]. Committee is disappointed at general apathy in nominations for this year’s nominations. Mrs Dixon is Chairwoman. She is practical and will not have the wool pulled over her eye. Has enough sense to seek advice from priests. Members are not accepting everything without thinking for themselves.
Leaflet inviting people to the AGM of the Irish Housewives’ Association. Speakers are Mr. H.E.F. Hall and Miss Minnie Pallister.
Handwritten card from Gerry D.[Diffney], St. Mary’s, Haddington Road, “all good wishes”.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Miceal Breathnach, Dept. of Education, enclosing a copy of Circular 21/46 regarding salary scales for National School teachers.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from T. O Deirg informing him of decisions reached regarding the new scales of salaries for National Teachers, the closing of many Dublin schools from March to October, and matters affecting the average attendance at National Schools.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from T. O Deirg. The Government is of one mind with the Archbishop in desiring that there should be no unnecessary hardship for teachers relating to the memorandum.