2nd session of parliament elected in 1761. Dates of Session: 11 Oct 1763–12 May 1764
Dates on which acts received royal assent: 23 Dec 1763 (2 acts); 12 May 1764 (45 acts)
Total of 47 acts (37 public and 10 private)
The public acts of this session are printed in The statutes at large (21 vols, Dublin, 1786-1804), vol. ix, pp [1]-260.
Regnal year description in The statutes at large: 3 George III [properly 3 & 4 George III]
Dates of regnal year of 3 George III: 25 Oct 1762–24 Oct 1763. Dates of regnal year of 4 George III: 25 Oct 1763–24 Oct 1764
Enacted measures only are listed below. To see all measures of this session (including failed bills) click here
Public Acts
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[+]3 George III c.1 [Bill No. 3089] For granting and continuing to his majesty an additional duty on beer, ale, stro ...
3 George III c.1 [Bill No. 3089] Royal Assent: 23 Dec 1763.
For granting and continuing to his majesty an additional duty on beer, ale, strong waters, wine, tobacco, hides 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.
[+]3 George III c.2 [Bill No. 1600] For granting to his majesty the several duties, rates and impositions therein ex ...
3 George III c.2 [Bill No. 1600] Royal Assent: 23 Dec 1763.
For granting to his majesty the several duties, rates and impositions therein expressed to be applied to pay an interest at the rate of £4 per centum per annum for part of the sums therein provided for, and an interest at the rate of £5 per annum for the residue of the sums therein also provided for, and towards the discharge of the said principal sums.
[+]3 George III c.3 [Bill No. 2912] For allowing further time to persons in offices or employments to qualify themse ...
3 George III c.3 [Bill No. 2912] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For allowing further time to persons in offices or employments to qualify themselves pursuant to an act entitled an act to prevent the further growth of Popery.
[+]3 George III c.4 [Bill No. 1322] For licensing hawkers and pedlars, and for the encouragement of English Protesta ...
3 George III c.4 [Bill No. 1322] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For licensing hawkers and pedlars, and for the encouragement of English Protestant schools.
[+]3 George III c.5 [Bill No. 1076] For discharging without fees persons who shall be acquitted of offences for whic ...
3 George III c.5 [Bill No. 1076] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For discharging without fees persons who shall be acquitted of offences for which they are or shall be indicted, and for making a compensation to sheriffs, gaolers, clerks of the crown and clerks of the peace for such fees.
[+]3 George III c.6 [Bill No. 2002] For continuing and amending an act entitled an act for making the River Lagan na ...
3 George III c.6 [Bill No. 2002] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For continuing and amending an act entitled an act for making the River Lagan navigable, and opening a passage by water from Lough Neagh to the town of Belfast in the county of Antrim.
[+]3 George III c.7 [Bill No. 2373] For regulating the proceedings of grand juries in their preparing and forming of ...
3 George III c.7 [Bill No. 2373] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For regulating the proceedings of grand juries in their preparing and forming of presentments for the levying of money.
[+]3 George III c.8 [Bill No. 4110] For amending an act entitled an act to explain and amend an act passed in the 6t ...
3 George III c.8 [Bill No. 4110] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For amending an act entitled an act to explain and amend an act passed in the 6th of his late majesty King George I entitled an act for the better regulating the parish watches and amending the highways in this kingdom, and for preventing the misapplication of public money.
[+]3 George III c.9 [Bill No. 0669] For explaining an act entitled an act for the better supplying the city of Dubli ...
3 George III c.9 [Bill No. 0669] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For explaining an act entitled an act for the better supplying the city of Dublin with corn and flour, and also an act entitled an act for amending an act for the better supplying the city of Dublin with corn and flour.
[+]3 George III c.10 [Bill No. 2860] For the more effectual carrying into execution an act entitled an act for the re ...
3 George III c.10 [Bill No. 2860] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the more effectual carrying into execution an act entitled an act for the relief of the creditors of the bank lately kept by John Willcocks and John Dawson, and of the creditors of the bank lately kept by Joseph Fade and John Willcocks, and of the creditors of the bank lately kept by Joseph Fade, Isachar Willcocks and John Willcocks, and of the creditors of the bank lately kept by Joseph Fade, and for raising out of the estates real and personal of Richard Brewer, late the cash keeper to the said John Willcocks and John Dawson, the sum due by the said Richard Brewer to the said John Willcocks and John Dawson.
[+]3 George III c.11 [Bill No. 3942] For altering and amending an act entitled an act for amending an act entitled an ...
3 George III c.11 [Bill No. 3942] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For altering and amending an act entitled an act for amending an act entitled an act for encouragement of tillage and better employment of the poor, and also for the more effectual putting in execution an act entitled an act to encourage the draining and improving of bogs and unprofitable low grounds, and for easing and dispatching the inland carriage and conveyance of goods from one part to another in this kingdom, and also for laying several duties upon coaches, berlins, chariots, calashes, chaises and chairs, and upon cards and dice, and upon wrought and manufactured gold and silver plate, imported into or made in Ireland for the purposes therein mentioned, and also for repealing the duties payable upon the exportation of wool, bay yarn and woollen yarn out of this kingdom for England.
[+]3 George III c.12 [Bill No. 1734] For continuing the encouragement given by former acts of parliament to the linen ...
3 George III c.12 [Bill No. 1734] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For continuing the encouragement given by former acts of parliament to the linen and hempen manufactures.
[+]3 George III c.13 [Bill No. 0992] For the more effectual preventing bribery and corruption in the election of memb ...
3 George III c.13 [Bill No. 0992] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the more effectual preventing bribery and corruption in the election of members to serve in parliament, and the magistrates of cities, boroughs and towns corporate.
[+]3 George III c.14 [Bill No. 0944] For directing the application of the sum of £8,000 granted to the Dublin S ...
3 George III c.14 [Bill No. 0944] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For directing the application of the sum of £8,000 granted to the Dublin Society for the encouragement of such traders and manufacturers as should be directed by parliament.
[+]3 George III c.15 [Bill No. 3735] For vesting further powers in the lord mayor, sheriffs, commons and citizens of ...
3 George III c.15 [Bill No. 3735] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For vesting further powers in the lord mayor, sheriffs, commons and citizens of the city of Dublin for the securing of ships trading to the port and harbour of Dublin.
[+]3 George III c.16 [Bill No. 3787] For continuing and amending several temporary statutes, and for other purposes t ...
3 George III c.16 [Bill No. 3787] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For continuing and amending several temporary statutes, and for other purposes therein mentioned.
[+]3 George III c.17 [Bill No. 0640] For continuing and amending certain temporary statutes heretofore made for the b ...
3 George III c.17 [Bill No. 0640] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For continuing and amending certain temporary statutes heretofore made for the better regulation of the city of Cork, and for enlarging the salary of the treasurer, and for the better regulating the sale of coals in the said city, and for erecting and continuing lamps in the same, and for the better preserving the streets and highways therein, and for confirming and establishing a court of conscience in the said city, and for regulating the assize of bread therein, and for securing the quays by parapet walls.
[+]3 George III c.18 [Bill No. 0388] For the better discovery of charitable donations and bequests.
3 George III c.18 [Bill No. 0388] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the better discovery of charitable donations and bequests.
[+]3 George III c.19 [Bill No. 1377] For indemnifying all such persons as have been or shall be aiding in the dispers ...
3 George III c.19 [Bill No. 1377] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For indemnifying all such persons as have been or shall be aiding in the dispersing of riots and apprehending the rioters.
[+]3 George III c.20 [Bill No. 3788] For continuing several temporary statutes.
3 George III c.20 [Bill No. 3788] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For continuing several temporary statutes.
[+]3 George III c.21 [Bill No. 3091] For continuing and amending two several acts of parliament therein mentioned, an ...
3 George III c.21 [Bill No. 3091] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For continuing and amending two several acts of parliament therein mentioned, and for the more effectual preventing of frauds in his majesty's customs and excise.
[+]3 George III c.22 [Bill No. 2960] For discharging all arrears of quit, crown and composition rents which had been ...
3 George III c.22 [Bill No. 2960] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For discharging all arrears of quit, crown and composition rents which had been growing due for 20 years last past, on the terms and in manner therein mentioned.
[+]3 George III c.23 [Bill No. 1220] For the better preservation of the game.
3 George III c.23 [Bill No. 1220] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the better preservation of the game.
[+]3 George III c.24 [Bill No. 1132] For the encouragement of the fisheries of this kingdom.
3 George III c.24 [Bill No. 1132] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the encouragement of the fisheries of this kingdom.
[+]3 George III c.25 [Bill No. 3991] To amend and explain an act made in the 33rd year of the reign of Henry VII ...
3 George III c.25 [Bill No. 3991] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
To amend and explain an act made in the 33rd year of the reign of Henry VIII entitled an act for tithes, and for other purposes therein mentioned.
[+]3 George III c.26 [Bill No. 5377] For confirming the titles and quieting the possessions of Protestants, and for g ...
3 George III c.26 [Bill No. 5377] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For confirming the titles and quieting the possessions of Protestants, and for giving time to converts from Popery to perform the requisites of conformity prescribed by the laws against Popery.
[+]3 George III c.27 [Bill No. 0591] For amending and continuing an act entitled an act to prevent the excessive pric ...
3 George III c.27 [Bill No. 0591] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For amending and continuing an act entitled an act to prevent the excessive price of coals in the city of Dublin.
[+]3 George III c.28 [Bill No. 1234] For the better preventing the severities and unjust exactions practised by gaole ...
3 George III c.28 [Bill No. 1234] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the better preventing the severities and unjust exactions practised by gaolers against their prisoners, and for more effectually supporting prosecutions at the suit of the crown in cases of felony and treason.
[+]3 George III c.29 [Bill No. 1513] For the more effectual preventing the pernicious practice of burning land.
3 George III c.29 [Bill No. 1513] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the more effectual preventing the pernicious practice of burning land.
[+]3 George III c.30 [Bill No. 3523] For the more effectual amending and repairing the road leading from the city of ...
3 George III c.30 [Bill No. 3523] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the more effectual amending and repairing the road leading from the city of Dublin to the bridge of Dunleer in the county of Louth, and for the better securing the debts now due or which shall hereafter become due to the creditors of the said road.
[+]3 George III c.31 [Bill No. 3460] For the more effectually amending and repairing the road leading from the town o ...
3 George III c.31 [Bill No. 3460] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the more effectually amending and repairing the road leading from the town of Dundalk in the county of Louth to Banbridge in the county of Down, and for the better securing the debts now due, or which shall hereafter become due to the creditors of the said road.
[+]3 George III c.32 [Bill No. 3551] For altering, amending and making more effectual the laws for the repair of the ...
3 George III c.32 [Bill No. 3551] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For altering, amending and making more effectual the laws for the repair of the road leading from the city of Dublin, through the towns of Kilcullen and Carlow, to the city of Kilkenny.
[+]3 George III c.33 [Bill No. 1695] To prevent frauds in the tanning of hides, in the currying of leather, and the m ...
3 George III c.33 [Bill No. 1695] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
To prevent frauds in the tanning of hides, in the currying of leather, and the making of shoes and boots.
[+]3 George III c.34 [Bill No. 1733] For the better regulation and encouragement of the linen and hempen manufactures ...
3 George III c.34 [Bill No. 1733] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the better regulation and encouragement of the linen and hempen manufactures.
[+]3 George III c.35 [Bill No. 1131] To explain and amend the several laws made in this kingdom for the effectual pre ...
3 George III c.35 [Bill No. 1131] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
To explain and amend the several laws made in this kingdom for the effectual preservation of salmon fish.
[+]3 George III c.36 [Bill No. 3471] For making more convenient the approaches to the city of Dublin by making a new ...
3 George III c.36 [Bill No. 3471] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For making more convenient the approaches to the city of Dublin by making a new turnpike road on the south side, the west side and the north side of the said city, to commence at the road leading from Dublin to Donnybrook, and to terminate at Cavendish Street.
[+]3 George III c.37 [Bill No. 3563] For reviving, continuing and amending an act passed in the 7th year of the reign ...
3 George III c.37 [Bill No. 3563] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For reviving, continuing and amending an act passed in the 7th year of the reign of his late majesty King George II entitled an act for repairing the road leading from the town of Kinnegad in the county of Westmeath to the town of Athlone in the said county.
Private Acts
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[+]3 George III c.1 (private) [Bill No. 2703] For vesting in trustees certain lands, tenements and hereditaments, the estate o ...
3 George III c.1 (private) [Bill No. 2703] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For vesting in trustees certain lands, tenements and hereditaments, the estate of Garrett Moore, esquire, in the county of Mayo and King's County, for raising a sufficient sum of money for the payment of debts affecting the same, and for enabling the said Garrett Moore to make leases of all, or any part thereof, for the term of three lives or 31 years, at the best improved rent in possession.
[+]3 George III c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2813] For the relief of the creditors of Edward Sneyd of the city of Dublin, late merc ...
3 George III c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2813] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the relief of the creditors of Edward Sneyd of the city of Dublin, late merchant.
[+]3 George III c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2470] For the relief of the creditors of William Bryan, Samuel Bryan and Arthur Bryan, ...
3 George III c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2470] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the relief of the creditors of William Bryan, Samuel Bryan and Arthur Bryan, of the city of Dublin, late merchants, and of George Carleton of the same city, late merchant.
[+]3 George III c.4 (private) [Bill No. 2731] For carrying into execution certain agreements made between Sir Edward O'Brien, ...
3 George III c.4 (private) [Bill No. 2731] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For carrying into execution certain agreements made between Sir Edward O'Brien, baronet, and Lucius O'Brien, esquire, his eldest son and heir apparent, and for the better security and more immediate payment of the debts of the said Sir Edward O'Brien, and for providing portions for the younger children of the said Sir Edward O'Brien, and for other purposes.
[+]3 George III c.5 (private) [Bill No. 2650] For the relief of Mary Knowles and company, late of the city of Waterford, merch ...
3 George III c.5 (private) [Bill No. 2650] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the relief of Mary Knowles and company, late of the city of Waterford, merchants, and for their creditors.
[+]3 George III c.6 (private) [Bill No. 2496] For vesting the estate of Theophilus Clements of Rakenny in the county of Cavan, ...
3 George III c.6 (private) [Bill No. 2496] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For vesting the estate of Theophilus Clements of Rakenny in the county of Cavan, esquire, in trustees, to be sold for the payment of debts and encumbrances affecting the same, and for settling the residue, according to the will and codicil of Theophilus Clements of the city of Dublin, esquire, deceased, with power to the tenants for life of such residue, to settle a jointure thereout on such wives as they have or shall marry, and to make freehold leases.
[+]3 George III c.7 (private) [Bill No. 2640] For the relief of creditors of Michael Kelly, late of the city of Limerick, merc ...
3 George III c.7 (private) [Bill No. 2640] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the relief of creditors of Michael Kelly, late of the city of Limerick, merchant.
[+]3 George III c.8 (private) [Bill No. 2433] For the relief of the creditors of Paul Benson and James Benson of the city of C ...
3 George III c.8 (private) [Bill No. 2433] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the relief of the creditors of Paul Benson and James Benson of the city of Cork, late merchants.
[+]3 George III c.9 (private) [Bill No. 2797] For vesting in trustees certain lands, tenements and hereditaments, the estate o ...
3 George III c.9 (private) [Bill No. 2797] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For vesting in trustees certain lands, tenements and hereditaments, the estate of Alexander Saunderson, of Castle Saunderson, in the county of Cavan, esquire, for raising a sufficient sum of money for the payment of debts affecting the same, and for increasing the portions of the younger children of the said Alexander Saunderson, by Rose, his present wife.
[+]3 George III c.10 (private) [Bill No. 2635] For the relief of David Johnson and John Seaton of the city of Dublin, late merc ...
3 George III c.10 (private) [Bill No. 2635] Royal Assent: 12 May 1764.
For the relief of David Johnson and John Seaton of the city of Dublin, late merchants, and their creditors.