Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report. Mr. Kerrigan (WUI) asked to be kept in contact with Fr. Kavanagh. Mgr. Glennon worried about one of the factories in Finglas and is arranging some courses. The Committee discussed the ownership of the Corinthian Cinema and how the film, ‘The German Story’, came to be brought in.

Typed letter to Gerry from Fr. G. Diffney, Haddington Road, returning a copy of the enclosed document, titled ‘Atheistic Education in Communist Schools’. 714A/1. 29 March 1960 Interview with Mr. Phipps and Mr. Francis (Gerry) Kerrigan. 714A/2. 1 April 1960 Copy of typed letter to Mr. Kerrigan asking him to telephone J.A. MacM. at his convenience. 714A/3. 4 April 1960 Note to + McQuaid saying Mr. Francis Kerrigan called. He will see Fr. James Kavanagh.

Typed note to + McQuaid. Una Byrne has forwarded some notes on subversive activities. ‘Brian’ is the Minister for Justice and Jerry is Jerry Kerrigan, her right hand man. Enclosed is a copy of Irish Socialist, June 1966. An article, one of a series, shows there is no conflict between Socialism and religion. Contains a bitter analysis of Fr. James Kavanagh’s Manual of Social Ethics.

Letters of Fr. Kerrigan written in Rome prior to and during the 3rd session, discussing the schemata and commissions. see VC/52

Typed letter to Fr. Diffney. She spoke to Gerry Kerrigan about the Workers’ Union. Efforts were made last year to bring Larkin’s activities before the rank and file. Kerrigan and his group have worked to gain control of various sections and have succeeded in many places. Now wants a priest “who is well up in these matters (union) to advise him. The Differential Rent Association has formed a Central Council. McCarthy told her that they have got rid of most of the disturbers in the Association. Regarding the IHA she thinks and hopes that it is on the way out. A Mrs Kent who was strong among the Protestant section is going to live in Canada and this will have the effect of breaking up that little group.

Typed report. Due to the death of Miss Swanton there is a co-option due on the Dublin Corporation. Important that MacAuley’s candidate does not get in. The Congress was successful. Proposed tour of the students called of f due to lack of applicants. Newsvendors’ Association formed Gerry Kerrigan Hon. Secretary.

with Fathers Conleth Kearns OP and 4 January 1963 Alexander Kerrigan OFM on lectures by them to the Irish hierarchy during the first session on revelation and scripture. Also replies from some bishops. 12 items see VC52