Gladstone's First Ministry {IRELAND} 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe People and The StateA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Ella GreenCreated on: 05-05-14 13:42 The Irish Church Act (1869) Disestablished the Anglican Church in Ireland No longer an obligation on the Irish Catholics to pay the tax to it Became a voluntary organisation Financial protection for its existing clergymen and officials One-quater of its property and wealth was removed Revenues redirected to help the poor by improving schools, hospitals and workhouses 1 of 2 Irish Land Act (1870) Introduced the principle of fair rent Provided compensation for tenants at the end of their lease if they had made improvements to their holding Secured fixity of tenure as long as tenants paid their rent Made provision for tenants to sell their leases Arranged for loans to be made avaliable for tnants who purchase land 2 of 2
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