Copy of a typed letter to the Taoiseach from Noel C. Browne, reminding him that he (Dr. Browne) was quite satisfied that the misapprehensions of +McQuaid, + Browne and + Staunton, at their meeting on 11th October, were satisfactorily disposed of, with the exception of health education. Asks whether the Taoiseach is withholding his approval of the Scheme due to the supposed opposition of the Hierarchy or to the possible opposition of one member of the Hierarchy?

Copy of typed letter to + Staunton from +McQuaid, enclosing a draft reply on the Mother and Child Scheme. He has confined his answer to principles. He has kept an eye on the Trade Unions, especially the T.U.C. and the Clann politicians.

Typed telephone message. The General Manager of The Irish News Agency phoned requesting an authoritative statement from + Staunton on the Mother and Child Scheme. He replied that is such a statement were to come it would be issued by +McQuaid. Let the published letters speak for themselves.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Staunton. He received a telephone call from the General Manager of The Irish News Agency asking if a statement would be issued by the Bishops ‘in view of the strong things that were being said.’ He replied that any such statement would come from +McQuaid. Onesided editorial in The Irish Times.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Staunton, Ferns. He was unable to find any guarantee, as promised in the White Paper, that patients may select their own doctor and hospital. Without such a guarantee there would be complete socialization of medicine.

Letter to + J. Staunton from + McQuaid. He is glad that the Bishop and the others paid no attention to Mr. Roche’s letters.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding a cheque for £10,000 which was sent to he late Cardinal from the Irish Red Cross. 1 item

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the consecration of the cathedral and hopes the Metropolitan can attend. Also offers prayers for the a settlement of the threatened strike. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating Fr. Cummins can remain in Dublin until after Easter. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he will attend the Liturgical Reception for the new Nuncio.