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.

‘Memorandum of observation of the Minister for Health on various matters relating to the Mother and Child Scheme referred to in a letter, dated 10th October, 1950, addressed to the Taoiseach by the Most Rev. J. Staunton, D.D., Bishop of Ferns, Secretary to the Hierarchy’. Each of the points raised by the Hierarchy are considered. Original and copy.

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

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.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he has been invited to preach at the opening of the Academic Year.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the ‘Bird’s Nest’ in Gorey. He knows the children and staff are in Dublin but is not sure of where exactly. As the children involved come from all over Ireland, he feels all the Bishops should be informed. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating Fr. James Cummins will be notified that he is being sent to the Dublin diocese.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the Liturgical Reception for the new Nuncio. 1 item

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid thanking him for the cheque for £198.0.3 being part of the bequest of James Hyland.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid thanking him for the copy of his pastoral. He also mentions the developments in the Emigrants situation. 1 item