Typed report of a speech. Murphy was supported by a small group of businessmen and trade unions. As a result the unemployed had been given a voice in the Dail. Mr. Nolan said that the Government would only implement long term plans for full employment if the workers kept up pressure on them. Hoped that Mr. de Valera would carry out his intention to tackle the unemployment problem.

Handwritten report saying all is quiet. Hears that there is a move to get Dr. Browne back to Fianna Fail. Hears that Browne is trying to get Jack Murphy, unemployed candidate, for new party. Murphy went to Belfast for labour school. Met Marion, a good Catholic, prints IRA paper as a business proposition. Would not touch Communist stuff.

Copy of handwritten letter to T.J. Murphy, Minister for Local Government, from +McQuaid requesting a meeting concerning some aspects of the building scheme in and close to Dublin.

• Copy of letter from the Secretary to Mary B. Murphy, Irish Red

Typed letter to Dr. O’Donnell, Secretary, Archbishop’s House, from Miss Murphy, Department of the President, enclosing the design for the Postage stamp to be used in connection of the Eucharistic Congress.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Lonan [sic] Murphy, 29, Ailesbury Road, returning Mr. Griffin’s letter and sending a short typed note on the points he raised. He cannot reconcile the facts in the O’Reilly (piano) case with the legal rights of hirers (Gills). Suggests Miss O’Reilly calls to Myra House and her position in law would be investigated free of charge. He has not met Mr. Griffin, but some of the early I.C.R.P.A. literature savoured very much of anti- Semitism. 3/ 25/ 5/2. Typed note by J.P.L. Murphy on the points raised about Moneylenders, Hire Purchase, Trading in Pawn tickets, Provident Cheques by Mr. Griffin. 3/ 25/6. 31 March 1942 Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from George Griffin, President, I.C.R.P.A., enclosing the solicitor’s report on Mrs O’Reilly’s piano. Mrs O’Reilly and he attended Myra House as recommended by the Archbishop, but were told as they already had legal advice on the matter nothing could be done. Messrs Gill refuses to accept the balance due on the piano. 3/ 25/7. Leaflet on the Jewish Question.

Letter from F.M. Lowth, Director, Lind regarding a premises at no. 20 Usher’s Island which was used by Dr. Carpenter, former Archbishop of Dublin. 333 /1/2. Note from Fr. W. Murphy, Borris, Co. Carlow referring to house where Archbishop Byrne was born.

Letter from Fr. A. Moriarty to +McQuaid regarding Mr. Frances Murphy and the Confirmation of her daughter. 1 item/ Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road

Letter from Fr. P. O’Keeffe to +McQuaid informing him that Fr. Murphy will give assistance in the Pre-Marriage Courses.

Letter from Fr. P.J. Ryan to +McQuaid asking him to send Faculties to Fr. Murphy.