Copy of a handwritten letter to Councillor Larkin from + McQuaid saying it is not necessary for him to say how much he wished that at least a partial solution could be found to the housing situation, but it is clear to him that the difficulties (war) make it undesirable to press for a solution.

Letter from Fr. John Larkin to Fr. Mangan submitting the Communion numbers, Easter Duty defaulters and other matters on church property. 1 item

Typed letter from Matt Larkin to + McQuaid outlining the aims of the Organisation. They have received co- operation from many quarters, but not from all. 1 item

Letter from Mgr. Cecil J. Barrett to + McQuaid saying 1968 he saw Shay Ronan and Matt. Larkin. Kilmore/Edenmore and Cabra seem to be the main trouble spots.

Letter from Matt Larkin to + McQuaid saying nothing was achieved from their meeting with Mgr. Barrett and asks him to intervene. If powerless to do so, he asks his permission to seek the intervention of the Papal Nuncio.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: a definite agenda should be prepared in advance of each meeting and sent to members a special summary should be sent immediately to the Archbishop. Censorship Reform Group: personalities involved were discussed – Jim Fitzgerald, a former producer with Telefis Eireann Micheal MacLiamor, already known James Plunkett, former Secretary of the WUI and a friend of Jim Larkin Hugh Leonard, no information available Bruce Arnold, no information available T. P. McKenna, an actor of repute.

Part of typed letter [from Una – name redacted]. Had interview with the Minister of Post and Telegraphs, giving information on some of the present personnel of Radio Eireann. Was informing him “on whom not to employ”. There is a move in the Workers’ Union to bring in some people with views similar to those of Jim Larkin. Regarding the social life of African students in Dublin is informed that many come h ere as Catholics but return with leftish ideas. These students are lonely and homesick and if there was some club where they could meet and exchange views with fellow Africans it would keep them from frequenting the International Club in Trinity.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin [from Una Byrne – name and address redacted]. The Congress of the International Alliance of Women to be held in Dublin in 1961. Martin and she received invitation to American Embassy. Passed on information regarding the ‘Peace’ Congress in Japan. Spoke to Jim Larkin at meeting of Institution of Standards. There was a “dust up” at the National Executive of Fianna Fail over Booth’s remarks over Spain at Strasburg. Lemass to have talk with him. Andy Barr, a Communist, got on Committee of union! As Secretary of the Committee she will have to find a place for meetings and a Hostel for delegates. Will approach Loreto nuns for Loreto Hall.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from James Larkin Jr. Thanks + McQuaid most sincerely for his letter of sympathy on the death of his father. James Sr. spoke of + McQuaid’s kindness and courtesy towards him when he was a member of the Commission on Youth Unemployment, and his deep interest in the problems of working-class boys and girls. He had regard for the Archbishop due to his position in the Church, but his wide humanity and his appreciation of the work he and the Labour Movement did.

Copy of typed letter to Deputy William Norton, Chairman, Committee of Investigation, The Labour Party, from James Larkin JNR. Having attended the meeting of the Committee investigating alleged communist activity in the Labour Party this letter is for the purpose of record. He empathically declares he is not a member of the Communist Party and was not one for some years prior to joining the Labour Party. Would welcome the opportunity to confront his accusers. If accusers refuse to accept his challenge the Committee can appreciate their worth, i.e., “concoctions based on rumours”.