Irish Union Debate and Catholic Emancipation Pressures
In the Commons Sheridan moves to instruct the Committee on civil incapacities tied to religious distinctions. Pitt challenges the plan, arguing it undermines Irish independence and risks coercion. The debate touches on Emancipation, Lord Fitzwilliam, and the risk of a Union without Irish consent.
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House OF Commons
Mondar, Fratt
London
Piz
Sheridan
Irelad
Union
Ireland
House
Great Britain
House of Lords
Earl Fitzwilliam
Lord Carlisle
Duke of Portland
Pitt
Gengeman
Phe Nacar
Genttleman
Lord Fitzwilliam
Lord Fitzwiliam
Britain
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
England
Fr.t Inilar
Sheridin
Migesty
Subjeé
Pree
Wich
Gentleman
O’connor
Rood
A&s
Fitzpatrick