Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: the Committee discussed the Communist activities as published in The Sunday Independent. There are no new developments. Russia is endeavouring to build relations with European countries and Trade Union groups and Congresses. The Peoples’ College is receiving a small grant from the ICTU Rory Roberts is a keen supporter. The College caters for few trade unionists. Michael O’Leary, a graduate of UCC, was unexpectedly elected. He is friendly with Mr. Coughlan, TCD, formally the chief organizer of Connolly Clubs in Britain. The TV programme, ‘Teen Talk’, was discussed and praised, but some topics could be handled more prudently.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin from ‘Granny’. Tony Coughlan, teaching in England, one of the heads of the Connolly Club, arrived here on 29th May. Met by Roy Johnson and visited William O’Leary, union official, ITGWU. Cathal MacLiam, one of the editors of The Plough, is active in the Communist Party. Large meeting of the CP in London to finish their new ‘Party Line’ booklet Irish way to Socialism issued. Rathdown Area is split three ways for coming elections. The disturbance in NUVB still to fore.

Handwritten report from “Grandmother”. Anthony Coughlan was sub- editor of The Daily Worker and The Irish Democrat in England. Prime mover in the Connolly Club. In May 1961 met Michael O’Leary, Justin Keating, Igo, Frank Edwards, Miss Simms. O’Leary has been picked to stand for Labour in South Central Constituency.

Handwritten note stating that Michael O’Leary had contact with Anthony Coughlan, lecturer in TCD. Coughlan is a well known writer and worker for Communist papers in Britain. Coughlan said it would be dangerous to become known as a sympathiser until he became established. American Embassy wanted information on Status of Women in Ireland. Mr. Coffey, External Affairs, sent them to Lucy Kingston. “Lucy is as red as they come.”