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SessionShort TitleTitleStatute Number
1763Fees waived for persons acquitted of offencesFor 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.5
1763Qualification of office holders under act to prevent further growth of PoperyFor 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.3
1763Grand jury presentmentsFor regulating the proceedings of grand juries in their preparing and forming of presentments for the levying of money.3 George III c.7
1763Relief of creditors of banks of John Willcocks, John Dawson, Joseph Fade, Isachar WillcocksFor 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.10
1763Protection of prisoners from gaolers, and prosecutions for felony and treasonFor 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.28
1763River Lagan navigationFor 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.6
1763Against burning landFor the more effectual preventing the pernicious practice of burning land.3 George III c.29
1763Road from Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath, to AthloneFor 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.3 George III c.37
1763Hawkers and pedlars, and English Protestant schoolsFor licensing hawkers and pedlars, and for the encouragement of English Protestant schools.3 George III c.4
1763Encouragement of tillage, employment of poor, draining landsFor 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.11
1763Dublin circular roadFor 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.36
1763TithesTo 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.25
1763Frauds in tanning leatherTo prevent frauds in the tanning of hides, in the currying of leather, and the making of shoes and boots.3 George III c.33
1763Coal trade in DublinFor amending and continuing an act entitled an act to prevent the excessive price of coals in the city of Dublin.3 George III c.27
1763Corn and flour supply for DublinFor 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.9
1763Dublin Society grantFor 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.14
1763Bribery and corruption in parliament and corporation electionsFor 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.13
1763Preservation of gameFor the better preservation of the game.3 George III c.23
1763Cork cityFor 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.17
1763Alexander SaundersonFor 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.9 (private)
1763Parish watches, mending highways and public moneyFor 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.8
1763Securing ships using port of DublinFor 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.15
1763Linen and hempFor continuing the encouragement given by former acts of parliament to the linen and hempen manufactures.3 George III c.12
1763Road from Dundalk, Co. Louth, to Banbridge, Co. DownFor 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.31
1763Road from Dundalk, Co. Louth, to Dunleer, Co. LouthFor 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.30
1763FisheriesFor the encouragement of the fisheries of this kingdom.3 George III c.24
1763Salmon fisheryTo explain and amend the several laws made in this kingdom for the effectual preservation of salmon fish.3 George III c.35
1763Theophilus ClementsFor 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.6 (private)
1763Relief of Mary Knowles and company, and their creditorsFor the relief of Mary Knowles and company, late of the city of Waterford, merchants, and for their creditors.3 George III c.5 (private)
1763Garrett MooreFor 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.1 (private)
1763Quit, crown and composition rentsFor 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.22
1763Frauds in customsFor 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.21
1763Continuing temporary statutesFor continuing and amending several temporary statutes, and for other purposes therein mentioned.3 George III c.16
1763Sir Edward O'Brien; Lucius O'BrienFor 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.4 (private)
1763Road from Dublin to KilkennyFor 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.32
1763Relief of creditors of William Bryan, Samuel Bryan, Arthur Bryan and George CarletonFor 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.3 (private)
1763Relief of creditors of Edward SneydFor the relief of the creditors of Edward Sneyd of the city of Dublin, late merchant.3 George III c.2 (private)
1763Relief of creditors of Paul Benson and James BensonFor the relief of the creditors of Paul Benson and James Benson of the city of Cork, late merchants.3 George III c.8 (private)
1763Relief of David Johnson and John Seaton and their creditorsFor the relief of David Johnson and John Seaton of the city of Dublin, late merchants, and their creditors.3 George III c.10 (private)
1763Relief of creditors of Michael KellyFor the relief of creditors of Michael Kelly, late of the city of Limerick, merchant.3 George III c.7 (private)
1763Charitable donations and bequestsFor the better discovery of charitable donations and bequests.3 George III c.18
1763Indemnity for persons dispersing riotsFor indemnifying all such persons as have been or shall be aiding in the dispersing of riots and apprehending the rioters.3 George III c.19
1763Continuing temporary statutesFor continuing several temporary statutes.3 George III c.20
1763Quieting possessions of Protestants, and requisites of conformityFor 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.26
1763Additional dutyFor 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.1
1763Government loanFor 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.2
1763Tax on dogs, and inland navigationFor laying a tax upon dogs, and for encouragement of an inland navigation in Ireland.Not Enacted
1763Limiting duration of parliamentsFor limiting the duration of parliaments.Not Enacted
1763Ships for hire from Ireland to Great BritainTo provide for the better regulation of all ships and vessels that shall carry for hire passengers, goods and horses from any port in Ireland to Great Britain, or from one port in Ireland to another in said kingdom, and for making it penal for the owners or commanders of such ships and vessels to proceed to sea without a sufficient number of able and skilful mariners to navigate them, and materials to supply any defects or damages incidental to ships in voyages, as also a competency of provisions, water, candles and provender for the passengers, sailors and cattle on board, allowing for the chance of a tedious voyage.Not Enacted
1763Tenure of judges' employmentFor making judges commissions quam diu se bene gesserint.Not Enacted
1763Butter tradeFor the better regulation of the butter trade, and for preventing of frauds and abuses in making of butter casks.Not Enacted
1763Qualification of members of parliamentFor securing the freedom of parliament, by ascertaining the qualifications for knights, citizens and burgesses of parliament, and to vacate the seat of any knight, citizen or burgess of parliament who shall accept of any lucrative office or employment, civil or military, or any pension upon the establishment of Great Britain or Ireland.Not Enacted
1763Liberty of the subjectFor better securing the liberty of the subject.Not Enacted
1763Lovett AsheTo confirm a settlement bearing date the 28th of August 1756, made in pursuance of articles entered into by Lovett Ashe, esquire, previous to his intermarriage with Waller Lloyd, and for other purposes.Not Enacted
1763Road from Kilworth to Tipperary townFor making a turnpike road from Kilworth to Ballinrush, from thence to Gortnahone, form thence to Mitchelstown, from thence to Anglesborough, from thence to the Old Barrack, from thence to Lisnarrow (where there is already a bridge), from thence to New Forest and from thence to the town of Tipperary.Not Enacted
1763Securing ships using port of DublinFor better securing ships coming into or going out of the port of Dublin, and for the convenient stationing of ships within the harbour and at the quays of the said city, and for regulating the lighterage.Not Enacted
1763Counsel in cases of felony and treasonFor allowing counsel to persons on their trial for treason or felony, and for preventing petty juries from taking more issues than one at a time into their consideration in capital cases, in cases of the aforesaid nature.Not Enacted
1763Relief of Hugh White and his creditorsFor the relief of Hugh White, late of the city of Dublin, merchant, and of the creditors of the said Hugh White.Not Enacted
1763Road from Kilworth, Co. Cork, to Tipperary town, and road from Fethard, Co. Tipperary, to Callan, Co. KilkennyFor repairing the road leading from Kilworth in the county of Cork to the town of Tipperary in the county of Tipperary, through the town of Mitchelstown in the county of Cork, the lands of Duntrileage in the county of Limerick and the lands of Lattin in the county of Tipperary, and from the town of Fethard in said county of Tipperary to the town of Callan in the county of Kilkenny, through the town of Mullinahone in the county of Tipperary.Not Enacted
1763Vexatious arrestsFor preventing frivolous and vexatious arrests.Not Enacted
1763Curates' maintenanceFor augmenting the salaries of curates, or any other person in holy orders by any other title or denomination, who shall be legally appointed to assist the incumbent of any parish in discharging the duty thereof.Not Enacted
1763Repair of highwaysFor amending an act entitled an act to alter and amend the laws for the repair of highways.Not Enacted
1763Supporting authority of magistrates, and preserving the peaceFor supporting the authority of magistrates, and preserving the peace.Not Enacted
1763Relief of creditors of bank of Theobald Dillon, Thomas Dillon, Richard FerralFor the more effectual carrying into execution an act entitled an act for the relief of the creditors of the bank lately kept in the city of Dublin by Theobald Dillon and son, by Thomas Dillon and company and by Thomas Dillon, Richard Ferral and company.Not Enacted
1763Qualification of members of parliamentFor the better securing the freedom of parliament, by ascertaining the qualification of knights, citizens and burgesses of parliament.Not Enacted
1763Qualification of members of parliamentFor the better securing the freedom of parliament, by vacating the seat of such members of the house of commons as shall accept of any lucrative office or employment from the crown, or any pension on the establishment of Great Britain or Ireland.Not Enacted
1763AttorniesFor better regulating the admission and practice of attornies.Not Enacted
1763RiotsFor the more effectual suppressing and preventing tumultuous risings in this kingdom, and to oblige the inhabitants of every barony to make satisfaction to the sufferers for all damages which shall be sustained by such tumults.Not Enacted
1763Tolls and customsTo prevent frauds in the collection of tolls and customs in cities and towns.Not Enacted
1763Parish watches, and watch in DublinFor continuing and amending an act entitled an act for the better regulating parish watches, and also for establishing a regular watch in the city of Dublin.Not Enacted
1763Baking tradeFor the better regulation of the baking trade.Not Enacted
1763Charitable usesTo prevent the misapplication of money and revenues of estates heretofore granted to charitable uses.Not Enacted
1763Tithe of corn, potatoes and bullocksFor ascertaining the tithes to be taken of corn and potatoes, and for bullocks, and for the better securing the same to the clergy.Not Enacted
1763Public worksFor the better carrying on several public works therein mentioned, for which money has been granted by parliament.Not Enacted
1763Insolvent debtorsFor amending an act passed the last session of parliament entitled an act for the relief of insolvent debtors.Not Enacted
1763Edward Sneyd, William Samuel, Arthur BryanFor the relief of Edward Sneyd, William Samuel and Arthur Bryan.Not Enacted
1763Relief of creditors of Thomas VokesFor the relief of the creditors of Thomas Vokes of the city of Limerick, late merchant.Not Enacted
1763Herring fisheryFor the encouragement of the herring fishery.Not Enacted
1763Charitable usesFor preventing the misapplication of money and revenues of estates, granted to charitable uses.Not Enacted
1763Securities taken by papists for money lent by themTo ascertain what securities may be taken by persons professing the Popish religion for money lent, or to be lent by them, and also what remedies they may have recourse to for recovery thereof.Not Enacted
1763Quieting possessions of ProtestantsFor 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.Not Enacted
1763Linen and hempFor the better regulation and encouragement of the linen and hempen manufactures.3 George III c.34
1763Enabling Papists to take securities on landsTo enable Papists to take securities upon lands, but in such manner that they may not intermeddle with the possession thereof.Not Enacted