1st session of parliament elected in 1727. Dates of Session: 28 Nov 1727–6 May 1728
Dates on which acts received royal assent: 12 Dec 1727 (3 acts); 19 Mar 1728 (2 acts); 6 May 1728 (25 acts)
Total of 30 acts (27 public and 3 private)
The public acts of this session are printed in The statutes at large (21 vols, Dublin, 1786-1804), vol. v, pp 193-332.
Regnal year description in The statutes at large: 1 George II
Dates of regnal year of 1 George II: 11 Jun 1727–10 Jun 1728
Enacted measures only are listed below. To see all measures of this session (including failed bills) click here
Public Acts
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[+]1 George II c.1 [Bill No. 3042] For granting and continuing to his majesty the additional duties on beer, ale, s ...
1 George II c.1 [Bill No. 3042] Royal Assent: 12 Dec 1727.
For granting and continuing to his majesty the additional duties on beer, ale, strong waters, tobacco, and other goods and merchandizes, and also upon all sorts of wine, strong waters, and spirits perfectly made, and upon all spirits made and distilled of wine, and also for granting and continuing the several further additional duties on beer, ale, aqua vitae, and strong waters, brewed and made in this kingdom, and upon brandy or spirits above proof, and one tea, coffee, chocolate, and cocoa-nuts.
[+]1 George II c.2 [Bill No. 2892] For allowing further time to persons in offices for qualifying themselves, pursu ...
1 George II c.2 [Bill No. 2892] Royal Assent: 12 Dec 1727.
For allowing further time to persons in offices for qualifying themselves, pursuant to an act entitled an act to prevent the further growth of Popery.
[+]1 George II c.3 [Bill No. 0286] For the more speedy and effectual repair of bridges in the several counties of t ...
1 George II c.3 [Bill No. 0286] Royal Assent: 12 Dec 1727.
For the more speedy and effectual repair of bridges in the several counties of this kingdom.
[+]1 George II c.4 [Bill No. 3049] For granting his majesty additional duty on beer, ale, strong waters, wine, toba ...
1 George II c.4 [Bill No. 3049] Royal Assent: 19 Mar 1728.
For granting his majesty additional duty on beer, ale, strong waters, wine, tobacco, and other goods or merchandizes therein mentioned, and also a tax on salaries, profits of employments, fees and pensions, and for securing the repayment of £50,000 sterling formerly advanced to his late Majesty, for the use of the public, together with interest thereof.
[+]1 George II c.5 [Bill No. 2887] For accepting the solemn affirmation or declaration of the people called Quakers ...
1 George II c.5 [Bill No. 2887] Royal Assent: 19 Mar 1728.
For accepting the solemn affirmation or declaration of the people called Quakers, instead of an oath in the usual form.
[+]1 George II c.6 [Bill No. 3054] For the more effectual preventing of several frauds and abuses committed in his ...
1 George II c.6 [Bill No. 3054] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the more effectual preventing of several frauds and abuses committed in his majesty’s customs and excise, and for setting the rates of certain goods and merchandizes, not particularly valued in the book of rates.
[+]1 George II c.7 [Bill No. 2164] To continue the parliament from the time being, on the demise of his present mos ...
1 George II c.7 [Bill No. 2164] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
To continue the parliament from the time being, on the demise of his present most gracious majesty, or any of his successors, for the term of six calendar months from the day of the said demise, and no longer, and likewise to prevent the public funds from expiring during the said term.
[+]1 George II c.8 [Bill No. 2163] For preventing inconveniences that may happen by privilege of parliament.
1 George II c.8 [Bill No. 2163] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For preventing inconveniences that may happen by privilege of parliament.
[+]1 George II c.9 [Bill No. 0979] For the further regulating of elections for members of parliament, and preventin ...
1 George II c.9 [Bill No. 0979] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the further regulating of elections for members of parliament, and preventing irregular proceedings of sheriffs and other offices in electing and returning such members.
[+]1 George II c.10 [Bill No. 5018] For regulating the measures made use of in buying and selling corn, and for prom ...
1 George II c.10 [Bill No. 5018] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For regulating the measures made use of in buying and selling corn, and for promoting husbandry in this kingdom.
[+]1 George II c.11 [Bill No. 1719] For the further improvement of the hempen and flaxen manufactures in this Kingdo ...
1 George II c.11 [Bill No. 1719] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the further improvement of the hempen and flaxen manufactures in this Kingdom.
[+]1 George II c.12 [Bill No. 3982] For the more easy recovery of tithes, and other ecclesiastical dues of small val ...
1 George II c.12 [Bill No. 3982] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the more easy recovery of tithes, and other ecclesiastical dues of small value.
[+]1 George II c.13 [Bill No. 1343] For explaining and amending several laws made for amending the highways of this ...
1 George II c.13 [Bill No. 1343] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For explaining and amending several laws made for amending the highways of this kingdom, and the more proper application of the six days' labour.
[+]1 George II c.14 [Bill No. 0866] For explaining and amending an act, entitled, for reviving and amending an act, ...
1 George II c.14 [Bill No. 0866] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For explaining and amending an act, entitled, for reviving and amending an act, entitled, an act, for the recovery of small debts in a summary way, before the judges of assize.
[+]1 George II c.15 [Bill No. 0546] For rendering more effectual an act, entitled, an act for the enabling of the cl ...
1 George II c.15 [Bill No. 0546] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For rendering more effectual an act, entitled, an act for the enabling of the clergy, having cure of souls, to reside upon their respective benefices, and for the encouragement of Protestant schools within this Kingdom of Ireland.
[+]1 George II c.16 [Bill No. 0265] For regulating the price and assize of bread, and the markets.
1 George II c.16 [Bill No. 0265] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For regulating the price and assize of bread, and the markets.
[+]1 George II c.17 [Bill No. 3768] For continuing several temporary statutes made in this kingdom, now near expirin ...
1 George II c.17 [Bill No. 3768] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For continuing several temporary statutes made in this kingdom, now near expiring.
[+]1 George II c.18 [Bill No. 0547] To enable archbishops, bishops, and other ecclesiastical persons, and corporatio ...
1 George II c.18 [Bill No. 0547] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
To enable archbishops, bishops, and other ecclesiastical persons, and corporations, to grant their patronage or right of presentation, or nomination to small livings, to such persons as might augment the same, and to enable archbishops, bishops, and other ecclesiastical persons therein mentioned, to make agreements with their tenants for enclosing and improving their woods.
[+]1 George II c.19 [Bill No. 2134] For repealing a clause in an act, entitled, an act for real union and division o ...
1 George II c.19 [Bill No. 2134] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For repealing a clause in an act, entitled, an act for real union and division of parishes, and for settling the method of obtaining the King's majesty's consent for removing the situation of the churches the patronage whereof is in the crown.
[+]1 George II c.20 [Bill No. 0217] For regulating the admission of barristers at law, six clerks, attorneys, and ot ...
1 George II c.20 [Bill No. 0217] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For regulating the admission of barristers at law, six clerks, attorneys, and other persons into offices and employments and the practice of solicitors and for further strengthening the Protestant interest of this country.
[+]1 George II c.21 [Bill No. 0584] For preventing combinations to enhance the prices, and avoiding exactions and ab ...
1 George II c.21 [Bill No. 0584] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For preventing combinations to enhance the prices, and avoiding exactions and abuses formerly practised in the sale, and measure of coals.
[+]1 George II c.22 [Bill No. 0780] For explaining and amending an act, entitled, an act for the better maintenance ...
1 George II c.22 [Bill No. 0780] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For explaining and amending an act, entitled, an act for the better maintenance of curates within the Church of Ireland.
[+]1 George II c.23 [Bill No. 0548] For the better securing the rights of advowson and presentation to ecclesiastica ...
1 George II c.23 [Bill No. 0548] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the better securing the rights of advowson and presentation to ecclesiastical benefices.
[+]1 George II c.24 [Bill No. 1893] For preventing the embezzling of goods, under the value of 40s., by servants, an ...
1 George II c.24 [Bill No. 1893] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For preventing the embezzling of goods, under the value of 40s., by servants, and the malicious destruction of engines and other things belonging to mines.
[+]1 George II c.25 [Bill No. 0801] For the relief of insolvent debtors.
1 George II c.25 [Bill No. 0801] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the relief of insolvent debtors.
[+]1 George II c.26 [Bill No. 3827] For the more effectual enclosing of the strand on the north side of the Anna Lif ...
1 George II c.26 [Bill No. 3827] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the more effectual enclosing of the strand on the north side of the Anna Liffey, near the city of Dublin.
[+]1 George II c.27 [Bill No. 0407] For better regulating the workhouse of the city of Dublin, and to regulate and p ...
1 George II c.27 [Bill No. 0407] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For better regulating the workhouse of the city of Dublin, and to regulate and provide for the poor thereof, and to prevent mischief which may happen by keeping gunpowder within the said city.
Private Acts
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[+]1 George II c.1 (private) [Bill No. 0427] For perpetuating and regulating the charitable foundation of Doctor Nathaniel Fo ...
1 George II c.1 (private) [Bill No. 0427] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For perpetuating and regulating the charitable foundation of Doctor Nathaniel Foy, late bishop of Waterford and Lismore, in the city of Waterford.
[+]1 George II c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2438] To enable John Bingham, esquire, to pay debts, and secure portions on his real e ...
1 George II c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2438] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
To enable John Bingham, esquire, to pay debts, and secure portions on his real estate for his younger children, as also for his younger brother George Bingham, a minor.
[+]1 George II c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2747] For the relief of the younger children of William Parsons, esquire, deceased.
1 George II c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2747] Royal Assent: 6 May 1728.
For the relief of the younger children of William Parsons, esquire, deceased.