Copy of typed letter to Fr. Farrell from the Secretary. Archbishop is grateful for his letter and for persuading Mr. Roche to accept his suggestion.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from S.A. Roche, Office of the Minister for Justice, regarding an appointment to discuss Adoption.
Handwritten letter to Fr. Martin from Christopher Farrell saying he visited Mr. Roche, the meeting was most amiable and he has agreed to drop the matter.
Copy of a typed letter to Fr. Farrell from the Secretary. His Grace wishes to thank him for his intervention with Mr. Roche on the subject of anti-Communist underground.
Handwritten letter to Fr. Martin from Fr. Christopher Farrell saying he called to see Mr. Roche and explained + McQuaid’s wishes regarding lectures on the anti-Communist Movement behind the Iron Curtain. He agreed to comply with the Archbishop’s wishes.
Copy of a typed letter to Mr. Roche from +McQuaid regarding the women probationer officers.
Copy of typed letter to S.A. Roche from +McQuaid. The question seems to him to be a matter of avoiding the dangers of unworthy adopting parents.
Letter from +Roche to Fr. Dunne stating he is unable to attend the consecration of +McQuaid.
Copy of typed letter to S.A. Roche from +McQuaid. His advice, if sought, is that no steps be taken in respect of Catholic children without referring the matter to the Catholic Hierarchy.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from S.A. Roche regarding ‘Adoption Orders.’ Wondered if the Bill only allowed adoption where the adopter and child were of the same religion would be satisfactory?