6th session of parliament elected in 1783. Dates of Session: 5 Feb 1789–25 May 1789
Dates on which acts received royal assent: 23 Mar 1789 (16 acts); 23 May 1789 (2 acts); 25 May 1789 (27 acts)
Total of 45 acts (42 public and 3 private)
The public acts of this session are printed in The statutes at large (21 vols, Dublin, 1786-1804), vol. xiv, pp 801-1141.
Regnal year description in The statutes at large: 29 George III
Dates of regnal year of 29 George III: 25 Oct 1788–24 Oct 1789
Enacted measures only are listed below. To see all measures of this session (including failed bills) click here
Public Acts
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[+]29 George III c.1 [Bill No. 3151] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors an additional duty on hi ...
29 George III c.1 [Bill No. 3151] Royal Assent: 23 May 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors an additional duty on hides, beer, ale and other goods and merchandises therein mentioned, and for prohibiting the importation of all gold and silver lace, except of the manufacture of Great Britain, and of all cambrics and lawns, except of the manufacture of Great Britain and France, and the French dominions in Europe, and of all hops, except of the growth of Great Britain and the British plantations.
[+]29 George III c.2 [Bill No. 1623] For granting to his majesty the several aids, duties, rights, impositions and ta ...
29 George III c.2 [Bill No. 1623] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting to his majesty the several aids, duties, rights, impositions and taxes therein particularly expressed to be applied to the payment of the interest of the principal sums therein provided for, and towards the discharge of the said principal sums in such manner as therein is directed, and for such other purposes as are therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.3 [Bill No. 3146] For the advancement of trade, for granting to his majesty, his heirs and success ...
29 George III c.3 [Bill No. 3146] Royal Assent: 23 May 1789.
For the advancement of trade, for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors the several duties therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.4 [Bill No. 3338] For regulating the sugar trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and s ...
29 George III c.4 [Bill No. 3338] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For regulating the sugar trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors the several duties therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.5 [Bill No. 3201] For regulating the coffee trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and ...
29 George III c.5 [Bill No. 3201] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For regulating the coffee trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors the several duties therein mentioned upon coffee.
[+]29 George III c.6 [Bill No. 3255] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon malt ...
29 George III c.6 [Bill No. 3255] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon malt.
[+]29 George III c.7 [Bill No. 0043] For further continuing an act entitled an act for facilitating the trade and int ...
29 George III c.7 [Bill No. 0043] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For further continuing an act entitled an act for facilitating the trade and intercourse between this kingdom and the United States of America.
[+]29 George III c.8 [Bill No. 3277] For granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors certain rates and duties u ...
29 George III c.8 [Bill No. 3277] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors certain rates and duties upon the portage and conveyance of all letters and packets within this kingdom.
[+]29 George III c.9 [Bill No. 3311] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors several duties therein m ...
29 George III c.9 [Bill No. 3311] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors several duties therein mentioned to be levied by the commissioners for managing the stamp duties.
[+]29 George III c.10 [Bill No. 3361] For regulating and extending the tobacco trade, and for granting to his majesty, ...
29 George III c.10 [Bill No. 3361] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For regulating and extending the tobacco trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors the duties therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.11 [Bill No. 1934] For punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the better payment of the army and t ...
29 George III c.11 [Bill No. 1934] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the better payment of the army and their quarters within this kingdom.
[+]29 George III c.12 [Bill No. 3148] For granting certain aids, duties and impositions to his majesty, his heirs and ...
29 George III c.12 [Bill No. 3148] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting certain aids, duties and impositions to his majesty, his heirs and successors from the time therein mentioned, and for continuing the effect of a treaty of commerce and navigation concluded between his majesty and the most Christian king.
[+]29 George III c.13 [Bill No. 1763] To promote the linen and hempen manufactures by increasing of Irish flax seed, a ...
29 George III c.13 [Bill No. 1763] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
To promote the linen and hempen manufactures by increasing of Irish flax seed, and encouraging the exportation of linens and sail cloth, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.14 [Bill No. 3236] For granting certain duties upon licences to be taken out by the several persons ...
29 George III c.14 [Bill No. 3236] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting certain duties upon licences to be taken out by the several persons therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.15 [Bill No. 3195] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon carr ...
29 George III c.15 [Bill No. 3195] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon carriages.
[+]29 George III c.16 [Bill No. 1336] For licensing hawkers and pedlars, petty chapmen and other persons.
29 George III c.16 [Bill No. 1336] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For licensing hawkers and pedlars, petty chapmen and other persons.
[+]29 George III c.17 [Bill No. 3150] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors duties on wines therein ...
29 George III c.17 [Bill No. 3150] Royal Assent: 23 Mar 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors duties on wines therein mentioned, and cordage, and also a tax upon all salaries, profits of employment, fees and pensions therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.18 [Bill No. 3152] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors an additional duty on hi ...
29 George III c.18 [Bill No. 3152] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors an additional duty on hides, beer and ale and other goods and merchandises therein mentioned, and for prohibiting the importation of all gold and silver lace, except of the manufacture of Great Britain, and of all cambrics, lawns and glass, except of the manufacture of Great Britain and France, and the French dominions in Europe, and of all hops, except of the growth of Great Britain and the British plantations.
[+]29 George III c.19 [Bill No. 3256] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon malt ...
29 George III c.19 [Bill No. 3256] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon malt.
[+]29 George III c.20 [Bill No. 3278] For granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors certain rates and duties u ...
29 George III c.20 [Bill No. 3278] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors certain rates and duties upon the portage and conveyance of all letters and packets within this kingdom.
[+]29 George III c.21 [Bill No. 3312] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors several duties therein m ...
29 George III c.21 [Bill No. 3312] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors several duties therein mentioned to be levied by the commissioners for managing the stamp duties.
[+]29 George III c.22 [Bill No. 1935] For punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the better payment of the army and t ...
29 George III c.22 [Bill No. 1935] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the better payment of the army and their quarters within this kingdom.
[+]29 George III c.23 [Bill No. 3529] For amending the laws for improving and repairing the turnpike road from Dublin ...
29 George III c.23 [Bill No. 3529] Royal Assent: 23 May 1789.
For amending the laws for improving and repairing the turnpike road from Dublin to Dunleer.
[+]29 George III c.24 [Bill No. 3583] For rendering more effectual several acts, one passed in the 26th year of his ma ...
29 George III c.24 [Bill No. 3583] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For rendering more effectual several acts, one passed in the 26th year of his majesty's reign entitled an act for making, widening and repairing the road leading from the city of Dublin to Malahide, and for erecting turnpike gates and receiving tolls thereout in aid of the barony presentments, and for appointing trustees for carrying the said purposes into execution, and the other passed in the 28th year of his majesty's reign entitled an act for extending to the roads leading to Dublin through Raheny and Clontarf the provisions of an act passed in the 26th year of his majesty's reign entitled an act for making, widening and repairing the road leading from the city of Dublin to Malahide, and for erecting turnpike gates and receiving tolls thereout in aid of the barony presentments, and for appointing trustees for carrying the said purposes into execution.
[+]29 George III c.25 [Bill No. 3154] For continuing and amending certain laws heretofore made concerning his majesty' ...
29 George III c.25 [Bill No. 3154] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For continuing and amending certain laws heretofore made concerning his majesty's revenue, and for the more effectually preventing of frauds therein.
[+]29 George III c.26 [Bill No. 1113] For better enforcing the payment of the first fruits chargeable on the clergy.
29 George III c.26 [Bill No. 1113] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For better enforcing the payment of the first fruits chargeable on the clergy.
[+]29 George III c.27 [Bill No. 0512] For the better providing for the repairs of churches and the residence of the cl ...
29 George III c.27 [Bill No. 0512] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For the better providing for the repairs of churches and the residence of the clergy.
[+]29 George III c.28 [Bill No. 2986] For amending and explaining the provisions of an act entitled an act for the bet ...
29 George III c.28 [Bill No. 2986] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For amending and explaining the provisions of an act entitled an act for the better collection of forfeited recognizances.
[+]29 George III c.29 [Bill No. 1202] To continue an act entitled an act for the further amendment of the law relative ...
29 George III c.29 [Bill No. 1202] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
To continue an act entitled an act for the further amendment of the law relative to the registering of freeholders.
[+]29 George III c.30 [Bill No. 0621] For preventing the commission of waste on the several commons in this kingdom.
29 George III c.30 [Bill No. 0621] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For preventing the commission of waste on the several commons in this kingdom.
[+]29 George III c.31 [Bill No. 2012] For promoting the linen manufacture in the several counties bordering on Lough N ...
29 George III c.31 [Bill No. 2012] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For promoting the linen manufacture in the several counties bordering on Lough Neagh, by making a communication between the said lough and the collieries of Drumglass in the county of Tyrone.
[+]29 George III c.32 [Bill No. 2931] For the relief of persons who have omitted to qualify themselves according to la ...
29 George III c.32 [Bill No. 2931] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For the relief of persons who have omitted to qualify themselves according to law.
[+]29 George III c.33 [Bill No. 1976] For the promotion and encouragement of inland navigation.
29 George III c.33 [Bill No. 1976] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For the promotion and encouragement of inland navigation.
[+]29 George III c.34 [Bill No. 1765] For granting the sum of £4,000 to the trustees of the linen manufacture an ...
29 George III c.34 [Bill No. 1765] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting the sum of £4,000 to the trustees of the linen manufacture and for other purposes.
[+]29 George III c.35 [Bill No. 0326] For granting the sum of £6,000 to the lord chancellor and chief judges for ...
29 George III c.35 [Bill No. 0326] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting the sum of £6,000 to the lord chancellor and chief judges for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.36 [Bill No. 0952] For granting the sum of £5,000 to the Dublin Society for the purposes ther ...
29 George III c.36 [Bill No. 0952] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting the sum of £5,000 to the Dublin Society for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]29 George III c.37 [Bill No. 0318] For granting to his majesty the duties therein mentioned to be paid to the trust ...
29 George III c.37 [Bill No. 0318] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting to his majesty the duties therein mentioned to be paid to the trustees of the Royal Exchange.
[+]29 George III c.38 [Bill No. 3293] To continue an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present majesty enti ...
29 George III c.38 [Bill No. 3293] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
To continue an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present majesty entitled an act for regulating the import of cinnamon, cloves, mace and nutmegs, and for the better collecting the duties thereon.
[+]29 George III c.39 [Bill No. 1995] For amending an act entitled an act for enabling certain persons to carry on and ...
29 George III c.39 [Bill No. 1995] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For amending an act entitled an act for enabling certain persons to carry on and complete the Grand Canal.
[+]29 George III c.40 [Bill No. 3811] For reviving and continuing certain temporary statutes.
29 George III c.40 [Bill No. 3811] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For reviving and continuing certain temporary statutes.
[+]29 George III c.41 [Bill No. 0392] For granting the several sums therein mentioned for certain pious and charitable ...
29 George III c.41 [Bill No. 0392] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For granting the several sums therein mentioned for certain pious and charitable purposes.
[+]29 George III c.42 [Bill No. 4125] For the better supplying the inhabitants of certain cities and towns with water.
29 George III c.42 [Bill No. 4125] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For the better supplying the inhabitants of certain cities and towns with water.
Private Acts
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[+]29 George III c.1 (private) [Bill No. 2699] To enable the Right Honourable Robert, lord baron of Leitrim, the Right Honourab ...
29 George III c.1 (private) [Bill No. 2699] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
To enable the Right Honourable Robert, lord baron of Leitrim, the Right Honourable Theophilus Clements and Henry Clements, esquire, committees of George Montgomery of Ballyconnel in the county of Cavan, esquire, a lunatic, to make leases of the estate of the said lunatic.
[+]29 George III c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2744] For vesting the settled estate in the Queen's County, of the Right Honourable Si ...
29 George III c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2744] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For vesting the settled estate in the Queen's County, of the Right Honourable Sir John Parnell, in his second, third, fourth and fifth sons, in the same manner as if his eldest son John Parnell had been dead without issue male, and for providing a maintenance for the said John Parnell during his life.
[+]29 George III c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2629] For confirming and establishing an agreement made between the trustees named in ...
29 George III c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2629] Royal Assent: 25 May 1789.
For confirming and establishing an agreement made between the trustees named in the last will of Richard Jackson, esquire, deceased, and the surviving devisees named in said will, and the heir at law, and widow of the said Richard Jackson, concerning the real and person estate of the said Richard Jackson, and for incorporating said trustees for the better execution of the charitable purposes appointed by the said will, and for other purposes.