File entitled 'Northern Ireland Letters and Memos 1965–Sept 1969', containing memoranda, drafts of speeches, letters and other documents created by T.K. Whitaker, pertaining to Northern Ireland. Includes reports on meetings held by Taoisigh, Seán Lemass and Jack Lynch and the Northern Prime Minister, Capt. Terence O'Neill, in both Dublin and Stormont, to discuss cross-border relations and economic improvements. Also includes drafts of statements concerning the Civil Rights movement and the escalation of the Troubles in 1969, as well as a document created by Whitaker entitled 'The Constitutional Position of Northern Ireland in IV parts', which analyses the historical development of the situation in Northern Ireland, the pro-partition view, the anti-partition view, and possible reconciliation between North and South. (219pp)

Copies of memoranda and correspondence from Department of Finance archives relating to the general question of economic protectionism; Finance proposals to move from high tariff protection; the possibility of Ireland joining the European Free Trade Association of the Outer Seven and the implications for Irish industry; and proposals for improved economic relations with Great Britain. Includes Finance memoranda, commentary from other departments, mainly Industry and Commerce; and correspondence between T.K. Whitaker, secretary general, Finance; J.C.B. MacCarthy, secretary general, Industry and Commerce; M. Ó Muimhneacháin, secretary general, Department of the Taoiseach; Con C. Cremin, secretary general, External Affairs; and J.J. McElligott, governor of the Central Bank. (October 1959-February 1960, 155pp)