Letter from Fr. O’Callaghan, on behalf of +Murphy, to +McQuaid. The letter concerns the affiliation of the apostolic work in Limerick which is rendered problematic because the National Council may not be functioning.

Letter from +Murphy to +McQuaid regarding the possibility of an award for John Costello, of the C.Y.M.S.I

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.

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.

Typed report on CPI and KO activities. Meeting of 12 February dealt with possibility of fielding a candidate for the forthcoming General Election on behalf of the Dublin Unemployed Protest Committee. On 13 February meeting discussed amount of support it could give. Money for fee not an issue will supply transport members will canvas house-to house. Matt Merrigan of Left-Wing Labour identified himself with Dublin Unemployed Protest Committee. Protest march of unemployed to Parnell Square. Jack Murphy chosen as candidate for election

A four-page report on Deputy Murphy.

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.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Murphy, T.D., was recently elected as the T.D. as the candidate for the unemployed. He was only in Ireland for about six weeks so it is difficult to understand how he organised support. Fr. Tuohy to make enquiries. Brannigan held a meeting in the Mansion House, attendance 80 achieved nothing. It was suggested that the ‘liberals’ seem to have easy access to Radio Eireann. Director, Mr. Gorham, a stranger. How did he contact ‘liberals’? Who are the civil servants in charge?

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