Letter from +Russell to +McQuaid. He thanks him for his letter, and writes that he was not aware Fr Ryan was due to speak in Limerick nor did he know of his statement. He is sorry that any unjust statement be made and will take the matter up with Fr Ryan at the earliest opportunity.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Brian Lenihan explaining the Manager’s position, religious and moral formation, the position of Fr. Ryan, a sociologist who had done similar work in Limerick, Fr. O’Doherty’s reports.