Handwritten notes by +McQuaid on the White Paper regarding Health Services.

Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from R. White, Private Secretary, Minister for Health, regarding the inauguration ceremony at the new Dublin Sanatorium at Abbotstown.

Handwritten draft of the ‘Report to the General Meeting of the Hierarchy’ regarding the White Paper, by +McQuaid.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from +J. Kinane, The Palace, Thurles. He has agreed to go on the Committee about the White Paper, but does not feel confident on the matter.

Letter from Mgr. Cassidy to +McQuaid forwarding a reply from the Secretariat of State in relation to releasing Fr. Cyril White for service in the English language section of that Office. Taking into account his age and his ability, they request +McQuaid to allow him enrol in the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy with a view to him being appointed, eventually, to the diplomatic service. The matter has now been referred to Archbishop Paro, President of the Academy. His Holiness hopes the Archbishop will consent to this suggestion.

Correspondence regarding administration, including financial, of the college. Also ordination matters. White Fathers (W.F.)

Handwritten and typed copy of a letter to Sean Lemass from + McQuaid enclosing the statement of principles he used in dealing with the White Paper.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + D’Alton. It is evidently necessary that some action be taken by the Bishops with regard to the White Paper. Writing to Cashel, Ferns, Galway and Cork to act on the Committee.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Siann O Riain, Office of the Minister for Health. He was informed by the Tanaiste, Mr. Lemass, that the Archbishop had discussed aspects of the White Paper on Health Services with him. There was some misunderstanding of the provisions. Suggests they meet to clear them up.

• Correspondence concerning the foundation of a house in Dublin from Bodmin Abbey (Cornwall). Some begging letters. Abbot White granted permission for a hostel for his scholastics to attend Clonliffe College. They settle in Clontarf: but first batch of 3 seek dispensation from vows before commencing. A refocusing of the houses’ purpose ensures Canons Regular - Kilnacrott Abbey