Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid discussing, in detail, religious education in schools and the churches responsibility in managing this and also the Catholic Information Bureau, its role and issues surrounding the new Documentation Centre.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Staunton, Ferns, criticizing points made at the meeting with the Minister for Health.

Letter from +Dunne to +McQuaid regarding an invitation to the Archbishop from Mgr. Browne of Ferns to sing the Mass or give the Panegyric at the Month’s Mind of +James Staunton. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, Ferns. Suggests the Minister’s letter and memorandum needs no statement from the Bishops.

Three handwritten letters to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, + Michael, Galway, and +J. Kinane, thanking him for his report on his meeting with the Minister on 17 February.

Copy of typed letter to + Staunton, Bishop of Ferns, from P.J. Delaney, Medical Secretary, I. M. A. The Irish Medical Association is opposed to the Proposals for improved and extended Health Services contained in the White Paper. The Proposals visualise State control of the medical profession and medical services; the Association is opposed to the provision of medical services free of direct charge to those who are able to pay or contribute towards the cost of these services.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Seamus O’Neill enclosing a copy of the letter sent to + Staunton, Ferns, regarding the question of the retirement of members of Religious communities teaching in Capitation National Schools on reaching the age of sixty-five.

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?

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid enclosing a report on the work for emigrants during the previous year. As he has been unwell, he seeks +McQuaid’s opinion and suggestions. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Staunton, Ferns, regarding the material benefits for the higher income group in the Scheme.