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SessionShort TitleTitleStatute Number
1796AIndemnity for persons acting for preservation of peaceFor indemnifying such persons as have acted since the 1st day of January 1795 for the preservation of the public peace, and suppression of insurrections prevailing in some parts of this kingdom.36 George III c.6
1796AFriendly societiesFor the encouragement and relief of friendly societies.36 George III c.58
1796ACounty treasurersTo amend an act passed in the 13th and 14th years of George III, entitled, an act for the better regulation of county treasurers, and the duty of clerks of the crown respecting presentments, and to enable the grand jury of the county of Wicklow, to raise money by presentment for purchasing of ground or houses adjoining to the courthouse of the said county, for the purpose of building additions to the said courthouse.36 George III c.12
1796AFemale convictsFor discontinuing the judgment which has been required by law to be given against women convicted of certain crimes, and substituting another judgment in lieu thereof.36 George III c.31
1796AQuo warrantosFor the amendment of the law in proceedings upon informations in the nature of quo warranto.Not Enacted
1796ARendering persons convicted of petty larceny competent witnessesTo render persons convicted of petty larceny competent witnesses.36 George III c.29
1796ABounties for manufacturesFor regulating the payment of bounties on the exportation of certain manufactures of this kingdom.36 George III c.3
1796ASmall debts or civil billsFor the better and more convenient administration of justice, and for the recovery of small debts in a summary way at the sessions of the peace of the several counties at large within this kingdom, except the county of Dublin, and for continuing and amending an act, entitled, an act for the better execution of the law and preservation of the peace within counties at large.36 George III c.25
1796AInsurrections (â˜Insurrection actâ)More effectually to suppress insurrections, and prevent the disturbance of the public peace.36 George III c.20
1796AAmerican tradeFor continuing an act, entitled, an act for facilitating the trade and intercourse between this kingdom and the United States of America.36 George III c.5
1796ADutiesFor granting for one year, the several duties therein mentioned in lieu of all other duties payable upon the articles therein specified, during the said term, and for regulating the trade between this kingdom and his majesty's colonies, and for other purposes therein mentioned.36 George III c.2
1796AAffidavits in public accountsFor regulating the admission of affidavits accounting for public money at assizes.Not Enacted
1796ADuties on letters and packetsFor 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.36 George III c.11
1796ASilk manufactureTo explain and amend an act passed in the 19th and 20th years of his present majesty's reign, entitled, an act for the better regulation of the silk manufacture.36 George III c.37
1796AStamp dutiesFor granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors, several duties therein mentioned to be levied by the commissioners for managing the stamp duties.36 George III c.17
1796AGovernment loanFor securing the payment of the annuities and of the interest of the principal sums therein provided for, and towards the discharge of such principal sums in such manner as therein is directed, and for enabling the officers of his majesty's treasury to receive certain sums for a limited time, in manner therein mentioned, and for granting to his majesty a certain sum of money out of the consolidated fund, and for applying a certain sum of money therein mentioned, for the service of the year 1796, and for other purposes.36 George III c.1
1796AWater course in St Patrick StreetFor rendering more effectual an act, entitled, an additional act to the act, entitled, an act for cleansing the water course in St Patrick Street.Not Enacted
1796ALinen and hempTo amend certain parts of the laws respecting the linen and hempen manufactures.36 George III c.47
1796ADuties on leatherFor granting to his majesty the duties therein mentioned on hides and skins and manufactures of leather.36 George III c.10
1796AMutinyFor punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the better payment of the army and their quarters within this kingdom.36 George III c.14
1796AApothecariesTo explain, amend and make more effectual an act, entitled, an act for more effectually preserving the health of his majesty's subjects, for erecting an apothecaries' hall in the city of Dublin and regulating the profession of an apothecary throughout the kingdom of Ireland.Not Enacted
1796ARiots by persons styling themselves DefendersFor more effectually preventing insurrections, tumults and riots by persons styling themselves Defenders, and other disorderly persons.Not Enacted
1796AInfirmaries and hospitalsFor the further regulation of public infirmaries or hospitals.36 George III c.9
1796ACorn and other exportsTo enable the lord lieutenant and council to prohibit the export of corn, grain, meal, malt, flour, bread, biscuit, peas, beans, potatoes, starch and hair powder for a limited time.36 George III c.8
1796AMending of public roadsFor the more effectual keeping the public roads in repair by contract.36 George III c.36
1796ARoad from Timahoe, Queen's Co., to CashelTo amend the road from Timaho to Cashel.Not Enacted
1796ARoad from Timahoe, Queen's Co., to Tipperary townTo amend an act passed in the 15th and 16th years of his present majesty's reign, for continuing, amending and making more effectual an act passed in the 13th year of the reign of his present majesty King George II, for repairing the road from Timaho in the Queen's County, through Ballynakill, Durrow, Beggars' Inn, and from thence through the city of Cashel to the town of Tipperary in the county of Tipperary.36 George III c.4
1796AMilitia men's familiesTo amend an act passed in the last session of parliament, entitled, an act for the more effectual support of the families of militia men.Not Enacted
1796ADuties on fire hearthsFor granting to his majesty for one year, the duties therein mentioned on fire hearths, in lieu of all duties payable on the same, during the said term.36 George III c.15
1796AVexatious replevins of distress taken for rentTo prevent vexatious replevins of distress taken for rent.36 George III c.38
1796ARoad, known as the Military Road, from Waterford to Tallagh, Co. Waterford, and to bounds of Co. CorkFor repairing the road, commonly called or known by the name of the Military Road, beginning at the county and city courthouses in the city of Waterford, and leading from thence to the town of Tallagh in the county of Waterford, through the towns of Kilmacthomas, Cappoquinn and Lismore, and from Tallagh aforesaid to the bounds of the county of Cork.36 George III c.13
1796AWide streets in DublinFor improving the city of Dublin, and for regulating, directing and controlling the conduct of the commissioners appointed under the several acts heretofore made for improving the city of Dublin, by making wide and convenient streets and passages throughout the same, and to explain the said acts.Not Enacted
1796ARegulating parliament electionsTo explain and amend an act passed in the 35th year of his present majesty's reign, entitled, an act for regulating the election of members to serve in parliament, and for repealing the several acts therein mentioned.Not Enacted
1796APost officeTo further explain and amend an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present majesty's reign, entitled, an act for establishing a post office within this kingdom, and to explain and amend an act passed in the 28th year of his present majesty's reign, entitled, an act to explain and amend an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present majesty's reign, entitled, an act for establishing a post office within this kingdom .36 George III c.7
1796AGrand jury presentments for repair of public roadsFor the amendment of the public roads, for directing the power of grand juries respecting presentments, and for repealing several laws heretofore made for those purposes.36 George III c.55
1796ARoad from Dublin to Slane, and road from Dublin to RatoathFor improving and repairing the roads leading from the city of Dublin to Slane and to Ratoath, and for altering and amending an act passed in the 35th year of his present majesty, entitled, an act for making, widening and repairing the road leading from the city of Dublin to Ratoath, and for erecting turnpikes thereon in aid of barony presentments.Not Enacted
1796AHutchinson charitable bequestTo enable certain trustees to execute the charitable intentions expressed in the will of Archibald Hutchinson, of the Middle Temple, London, esquire, deceased.36 George III c.60
1796ABarracks, and other public worksFor rendering more effectual the several laws heretofore made for the government and regulation of the barracks, and other public works in this kingdom.36 George III c.22
1796ARoads to DublinFor amending the several laws for the better improving the avenues leading to and from the city of Dublin.Not Enacted
1796ARynhart de Ginkell, earl of AthloneTo enable his majesty to grant a certain annuity to Frederick Christian Rynhart de Ginkell, earl of Athlone, in consideration of his losses from the confiscation of his property on the continent, and of the high rank he holds in this kingdom, and of the services of his ancestor.36 George III c.53
1796ARoad from Dublin to Navan, Co. MeathFor improving and repairing the road leading from Dublin to Navan, and for repealing the several laws heretofore made relating to the said road.36 George III c.59
1796AArms and gunpowderTo prevent the importation of arms, gunpowder and ammunition into this kingdom, and the making, removing, selling and keeping of gunpowder, arms and ammunition without licence.36 George III c.42
1796ANavy payFor the establishing an easy and expeditious method for the payment in this kingdom of half-pay to certain naval officers and of pensions to the widows of such officers, and bounties to the relations of naval officers, seamen and marines slain in fight with the enemy, and to enable petty officers in the navy, boatswains, gunners, carpenters and seamen, landsmen, non-commissioned officers of marines and marines serving in his majesty's navy to allot part of their wages or pay for the maintenance of their wives and families resident in this kingdom.36 George III c.56
1796ARevenueFor continuing and amending the several laws relating to his majesty's revenue, and further preventing frauds therein.36 George III c.35
1796AWide streets in DublinTo ascertain the powers of the commissioners for making wide and convenient streets in the city of Dublin, for opening the passage from Sackville Street to Carlisle Bridge, and for laying out new streets to the eastward thereof, and to ratify certain grants heretofore made by the said commissioners.36 George III c.54
1796APreventing the inundations of Poddle River in DublinFor preventing the inundations of the Poddle River in Dublin, and for preserving the cathedral church of St Patrick and the houses of the adjoining inhabitants from the damages arising therefrom.36 George III c.44
1796AWaste on commonsFor rendering more effectual the laws for preventing encroachments, and the committing of waste on commons in this kingdom.36 George III c.50
1796AInland navigationFor the improving and carrying on of inland navigations not being in the whole or in any part private property, and for regulating the mode of building bridges on highways where the same are intersected by the canal.36 George III c.57
1796ALicences for sale of ale and spiritsFor regulating the issuing of licences for the sale of ale and spirituous liquors by retail, and for remedying the abuses which have arisen from the immoderate use of such liquors.36 George III c.40
1796ACorporation regulationsTo amend certain rules, orders and directions made by the lord lieutenant and council of Ireland for the better regulating all cities, walled towns and corporations within the kingdom of Ireland, and the election of magistrates therein, so far as to change the election of magistrates from Christmas Day to another more proper day.36 George III c.23
1796ACoastal fisheriesFor continuing and amending the several acts for the further improvement and extension of the fisheries on the coast of this kingdom.36 George III c.52
1796AWoollen and cotton manufacturesFor the better regulation of the woollen and cotton manufactures.36 George III c.45
1796ALighting, cleansing and watches in townsTo explain and amend several acts heretofore passed for the lighting, cleansing and watching of cities, towns corporate and market towns.36 George III c.51
1796ADisposal of property of minors for building courthouses or gaolsTo enable guardians and minors to demise or sell grounds the property of such minors, for the purpose of having courthouses or gaols built thereon.36 George III c.41
1796ANaturalization of foreign merchants and othersTo explain and amend an act, entitled, an act for naturalizing such foreign merchants, traders, artificers, artisans, manufacturers, workmen, seamen, farmers and others as shall settle in this kingdom.36 George III c.48
1796ALighthousesTo empower the commissioners of his majesty's revenue, with the approbation of the lord lieutenant, to erect lighthouses around the coasts of this kingdom, and to levy a tonnage duty on all shipping.36 George III c.18
1796ARiotsTo amend an act passed in the 15th and 16th years of his majesty's reign, entitled, an act to prevent and punish tumultuous risings of persons within this kingdom, and for other purposes therein mentioned.36 George III c.32
1796APreservation of the peace, parochial watch and pawnbrokers in DublinTo explain and amend an act passed in the 35th year of the reign of his present majesty, entitled, an act for more effectually preserving the peace within the city of Dublin and the district of the metropolis, and establishing a parochial watch in the said city, and for remedying the abuses committed by pawnbrokers within the district of the metropolis or three miles thereof.36 George III c.30
1796ACorn and malt premiumTo empower millers, malsters, brewers and distillers bringing corn and malt to the city of Dublin for the purposes of their manufacture to claim and receive bounty thereon, in the same manner and under the regulations as merchants and dealers may now receive the same.36 George III c.28
1796ABenefit of clergyTo make conspiring to murder felony without benefit of clergy.36 George III c.27
1796AEarl Temple; Lady Anna Eliza BrydgesTo enable the Right Honourable Richard Grenville Nugent Temple, commonly called Earl Temple, and the Right Honourable Anna Eliza Brydges, spinster, commonly called Lady Anna Eliza Brydges, to make settlements on the marriage intended between them, notwithstanding their respective minorities.36 George III c.1 (private)
1796ACandle, tallow and soap exportsTo prevent the exportation of candles, tallow and soap for a limited time except to his majesty's dominions.36 George III c.19
1796ACoal and cattle tradesTo regulate the coal trade of the city and county of Dublin, and to prevent the forestalling of cattle and provisions, and for multiplying coal yards in the city of Dublin, and for the benefit of the poor in times of scarcity.Not Enacted
1796AVote of creditFor raising the sum therein mentioned, to defray any extraordinary expenses which may be incurred for the public service for the year to end at Lady Day, 1797.36 George III c.49
1796AJudges' salariesFor increasing the salaries of the chief justices and other justices of his majesty's courts of king's bench and common pleas, and of the chief barons and other barons of the court of exchequer in this kingdom.36 George III c.26
1796ASugar drawbacks and bountiesFor the reduction of drawbacks on bounties, now allowed on the exportation of sugar.36 George III c.21
1796AArthur, Sarah and William CooperTo amend an act of parliament made in the 21st year of the reign of his present majesty King George III, entitled, an act for the sale of a competent part of the settled estates of Arthur Cooper, esquire, Sarah Cooper, otherwise Carlton, and William Henry Cooper, esquire, for the payment of debts and other encumbrances affecting the same, and for other purposes therein mentioned.36 George III c.2 (private)
1796AWoollen and cotton manufacturesFor the better regulation of the woollen and cotton manufactures.Not Enacted
1796AQualificationFor the relief of persons who have omitted to qualify themselves according to law.36 George III c.46
1796ABread exportsTo enable the lord lieutenant or other chief governor or governors for the time being, and council, when the price of corn or grain is above the rates of exportation, to prohibit the export of bread and biscuit, and to indemnify those who have prevented the export of the same.36 George III c.43
1796AMilitiaTo further explain and amend an act passed in the 33rd year of his majesty's reign, entitled, an act for amending and reducing into one act of parliament the laws relating to the militia of Ireland, and also an act passed in the 35th year of his majesty's reign, entitled, an act to explain and amend an act passed in the 33rd year of his majesty's reign, entitled, an act for amending and reducing into one act of parliament, the laws relating to the militia of Ireland.36 George III c.33
1796AMilitia men's familiesTo explain and amend an act passed in the 35th year of his majesty's reign, entitled, an act for the more effectual support of the families of militia men.Not Enacted
1796AMilitiaFor defraying the charge of the pay and clothing of the militia for one year, from the 25th day of March, 1796.36 George III c.24
1796ASheriffs' courtsTo limit the jurisdiction of sheriffs in their county courts, and of other inferior courts.36 George III c.39
1796AFees waived for persons acquitted of offences or dischargedTo repeal an act of the 23rd and 24th of his present majesty's reign entitled, an act for the relief of prisoners, charged with felony and other crimes who shall be acquitted and discharged by proclamation, respecting their fees, and giving a recompense for such fees, and for the relief of such prisoners in certain cases.Not Enacted
1796ADublin Society grantFor directing the application of the sum of £5,500 granted by parliament to the Dublin Society, for the improving of husbandry and other useful arts.36 George III c.16
1796AContinuing temporary statutes, frauds by bankrupts and maintenance for parish clerksTo make perpetual the laws for preventing frauds committed by bankrupts, also an act for providing a maintenance for parish clerks, and for continuing certain other temporary statutes.36 George III c.34
1796AInfirmaries and hospitalsTo amend an act passed in the 5th year of the reign of his present majesty, entitled, an act for erecting and establishing public infirmaries or hospitals in this kingdom.Not Enacted
1796ASir Trevor Corry, Baron CorryFor the more effectual carrying into effect the trusts of the will and codicil of the late Sir Trevor Corry, Baron Corry, deceased.Not Enacted
1796ADissolving marriage of earl of Westmeath and countess of WestmeathTo dissolve the marriage of George Frederick earl of Westmeath with Ann countess of Westmeath his now wife, and to enable him to marry again.Not Enacted
1796ARegulating parliament electionsTo explain and amend an act passed in the 35th year of his present majesty's reign, entitled, an act for regulating the election of members to serve in parliament, and for repealing the several acts therein mentioned.Not Enacted