Nine items relating to the Health Act, 1953. Matters include the definition of the term ‘Confidential’; a letter to the Mother Superior, Mater Hospital; request for copy of regulations; a reply to questions from Minister Seamus Ryan; preservation of the independence of voluntary hospitals; comments by A. O’R.

Copy of typed letter to James Ryan, Minister for Health from + McQuaid. He should appreciate a meeting and informs him of his request to see the Secretary. On the question of social legislation his Committee is concerned with spiritual and moral issues.

Typed telephone message saying that Dr. Ryan, Minister for Health, is ready to meet +McQuaid and members of the Committee. Suggests 10th December.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello, enclosing a copy of the letter he received from Dr. Rodgers and the reply he sent. The issue was the Court case of the Attorney- General v. Rev. Patrick Ryan, C.C., Clonlara, regarding a complaint of assault by a Mr. Miller, a Jehovah Witness.

Letter from Richard Ryan, solicitor, to Dr. O’Connell regarding legal documents for parish property, mainly schools.

Letter from James Ryan, solicitor to Fr. Des Williams regarding the sale of the old church and school at Leixlip.

Letter from Fr. John Ryan to Fr. Mangan regarding a gold ciborium.

Letter from John J. Robinson to Fr. J.B. Ryan regarding the work needed on The Naul Church.

Note from Fr. Dominic Ryan reporting numbers of Communions, Catholics who did not make their Easter Duty, Visitation … 1 item

Letter from Richard Ryan, solicitor to Fr. Michael O’Connell regarding 8a Lower Exchange Street.