This is a list of acts of the Parliament of Ireland for the years from 1600 to 1690.
The number shown by each act's title is its chapter number. Acts are cited using this number, preceded by the years of the reign during which the relevant parliamentary session was held; thus the act concerning assay passed in 1783 is cited as "23 & 24 Geo. 3 c. 23", meaning the 23rd act passed during the session that started in the 23rd year of the reign of George III and which finished in the 24th year of that reign. Note that the modern convention is to use Arabic numerals in citations (thus "40 Geo. 3" rather than "40 Geo. III"). Acts of the reign of Elizabeth I are formally cited without a regnal numeral in the Republic of Ireland.
Acts passed by the Parliament of Ireland did not have a short title; however, some of these acts have subsequently been given a short title by acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, or acts of the Oireachtas. This means that some acts have different short titles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland respectively. Official short titles are indicated by the flags of the respective jurisdictions.
A number of the acts included in this list are still in force in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. Because these two jurisdictions are entirely separate, the version of an act in force in one may differ from the version in force in the other; similarly, an act may have been repealed in one but not in the other.
A number of acts passed by the Parliament of England also extended to Ireland during this period.
1610-1619
11, 12 & 13 Jas. 1 (1613)
The parliament of James I, which met from 18 May 1613 until 24 October 1615.
This session was also traditionally cited as 11, 12, 13 Jas. 1, 11, 12 & 13 Jac. 1, 11, 12, 13 Jac. 1, 11, 12 & 13 J. 1 and 11, 12, 13 J. 1.
An Act for the avoyding of privie and secret outlawries of His Majesties subjects in personall actions. (Repealed for Northern Ireland by the Statute Law Revision Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6. c. 6))
An Act for the further Granting of Two Intire Subsidies, by the Temporality, above the Four Subsidies now Granted by this present Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
10 Chas. 1. c. 3 (I)
An Act for confirming of letters patent hereafter to be past upon his Majesties commission of grace for the remedy of defective titles.
The 2nd session of the 1st Parliament of Charles I, which met from 4 November 1634 until 15 December 1634.
This session was also traditionally cited as 10 Car. 1. Sess. 2, 10 Car. 1. Stat. 2, 10 Car. 1. St. 2, 10 Car. 1. st. 2, 10 C. 1. Sess. 2, 10 C. 1. Stat. 2, 10 C. 1. St. 2 and 10 C. 1. st. 2.
An Act for ease in Pleading, against troublesom and contentious Sutes, Prosecuted against Sheriffs, Justices of the Peace, Mayors, Constables, and certain other Officers, for the lawful Execution of their Office.
10 Chas. 1 Sess. 2. c. 17 (I)
An Act that where the plaintiffe is non-suited, the defendant shall recover costs. (Repealed for Northern Ireland by the Statute Law Revision Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6. c. 6))
An Act for the better Preservation of Fishing, in the Counties of Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, County Kerry, Claire, Gallway, Mayo, Sligo, and all other Counties and Places, within the Realm of Ireland and the Dominions thereof, adjoining the Sea-Coasts; and for the Relief of Balkers, Conders, and Fisher-men, against malicious Sutes.
10 Chas. 1 Sess. 2. c. 25 (I)
An Act for the Impounding of Distresses.
10 Chas. 1 Sess. 2. c. 26 (I)
An Act concerning the Repairing and Amending of Bridges, Cawseys and Toghers in the High-ways.
10 Chas. 1. Sess. 3 (1634)
The 3rd session of the 1st Parliament of Charles I, which met from 26 January 1635 until 18 April 1635.
This session was also traditionally cited as 10 Car. 1. Sess. 3, 10 Car. 1. Stat. 3, 10 Car. 1. St. 3, 10 Car. 1. st. 3, 10 C. 1. Sess. 3, 10 C. 1. Stat. 3, 10 C. 1. St. 3 and 10 C. 1. st. 3.
An Explanation of a Statute made in a Session of this Parliament, Intituled, "An Act for Confirmation of Letters Patents hereafter to be passed upon His Majesty's Commission of Grace, for the Remedy of defective Titles."[a]
An Act for securing of the Estates of the Under-takers, Servitors, Natives and others, holding Lands, Tenements, or Hereditaments, in all and every the Plantations made by our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth, by our late most Gracious Lord King James, or the King's most Excellent Majesty that now is, in the several Counties of Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Tipperary, Wexford, Wicklow, King's County, Queen's County, Westmeath, Leitrim, Longford, Tyrone, Armagh, Donegal, Fermanagh, Cavan, and London-Derry.
10 Chas. 1 Sess. 3. c. 4 (I)
An Act for the Naturalization of all the Scottish Nation, which were Ante Nati, Born before His Majesty King James, of ever blessed Memory, his happy Access unto the Crown of England and Ireland, &c. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
An Act for Explanation of the Statute of Anno Octavo of Henry the Sixth,[b] concerning Forcible Entries; and to enable certain Judges and Justices to give Restitution of Possession in certain Cases.
10 Chas. 1 Sess. 3. c. 14 (I)
An Act against the killing of young Spawn and Fry of Eeles and Salmon.
An Act for the Punishment of such as shall take away Maidens that be Inheritors, being within the Age of Sixteen years, or Marry them without the Consent of their Parents. (Repealed by Offences Against the Person (Ireland) Act 1829 (10 Geo. 4. c. 34))
An Act against such as shall Levy any Fine, suffer any Recovery, knowledge any Statute, Recognizance, Bail or Judgment, in the Name of any other person, not being privy and consenting thereto. (Repealed by Criminal Statutes Repeal Act 1861 (24 & 25 Vict. c. 95))
10 Chas. 1 Sess. 3. c. 21 (I)
An Act whereby certain of the Nobility of Ireland dwelling within England, or elsewhere out of this Realm, are made lyable unto certain Charges within this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
An Act to enable Restitution of Impropriations and Tythes, and other Rights Ecclesiastical to the Clergy, with a Restraint of Aliening the same; and Direction for Presentations to the Churches. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
An Act for the Preservation of the Inheritance, Rights and Profits, of Lands belonging to the Church, and Persons Ecclesiastical.
10 & 11 Chas. 1. c. 4 (I)
18 April 1635
An Act for the Erecting of Houses of Correction, for the Punishment of Rogues, Vagabonds, Sturdy Beggers and other Lewd and Idle persons. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
10 & 11 Chas. 1. c. 5 (I)
18 April 1635
An Act for Keepers of Ale-houses to be bound by Recognizance.
An Act of Explanation of a Statute made in this Realm, in the Eighteenth year of the Reign of the late King Edward the Fourth, Intituled, "An Act whereby Distresses taken for Rent may be Sold."[a]
10 & 11 Chas. 1. c. 8 (I)
18 April 1635
An Act to give costs to the defendant, upon a nonsuite of the plaintiffe, or verdict against him. (Repealed for Northern Ireland by the Statute Law Revision Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6. c. 6))
An Act to prevent and punish the abuses in procuring processe and supersedeas of the peace and good behaviour out of his Majesties courts of Chancery and Kings Bench and to prevent abuses in procuring writs of certiorari, &c.
This session was also cited as 15 Car. 1, 15 Car. 1. Sess. 2, 15 Car. 1. Stat. 2, 15 Car. 1. St. 2, 15 Car. 1. st. 2, 15 C. 1, 15 C. 1. Sess. 2, 15 C. 1. Stat. 2, 15 C. 1. St. 2 and 15 C. 1. st. 2.
An Act to Admit the Subject to Plead the General Issue in Informations of Intrusion, brought on behalf of the King's Majesty, and to Retain his Possession till Tryal.
An Act for the Relief of Patentees, Tenants, and Farmers of Crown Lands, or other Profits, or Lands within the Survey of the Court of Wards and Liveries in cases of Forfeiture for Non-payment of the Rents, or other Service or Duty.
An Act for strengthening of letters patent past and to be past, upon any of his Majesties commissions of grace for the remedy of defective titles, etc.
An Act for Punishing of Offenders within the County of Dublin, and County of the City of Dublin, against the Act for Keepers of Ale-houses, to be bound by Recognizance. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
This session was also traditionally cited as 13 Car. 2 Sess. 2, 14 & 15 Cha. 2. Sess. 2, 14 & 15 Car. 2. Sess. 2, 14 & 15 C. 2. Sess. 2, 14 & 15 C. 2. Stat. 2, 14 & 15 C. 2. St. 2 and 14 & 15 C. 2. st. 2.
An Act that this nor any other Sessions of Parliament shall not Determine by His Majesty's Royal Assent, to this or any other Bill or Bills to be passed in this or any other Sessions of this Parliament.
This session was also traditionally cited as 14 & 15 Cha. 2. Sess. 3, 14 & 15 Car. 2. Sess. 3, 14 & 15 C. 2. Sess. 3, 14 & 15 C. 2. Stat. 3, 14 & 15 C. 2. St. 3 and 14 & 15 C. 2. st. 3.
This session was also traditionally cited as 14 & 15 Cha. 2. Sess. 4, 14 & 15 Car. 2. Sess. 4, 14 & 15 C. 2. Sess. 4, 14 & 15 C. 2. Stat. 4, 14 & 15 C. 2. St. 4 and 14 & 15 C. 2. st. 4.
An Act for the better Execution of His Majesty's Gracious Declaration, for the Settlement of His Kingdom of Ireland, and Satisfaction of the several Interests of Adventurers Soldiers and other His Subjects there.
An Act for making all Hostelers, Inholders and others answerable for such Horses, Geldings or Mares, as the shall take upon them the Charge and Keeping of, in Stables or Out-grounds.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 4 (I)
An Act for securing Sir Maurice Eustance, Kt. in his Lands and Inheritances, and Leases for years.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 5 (I)
An Act for the Naturalizing of Lewis Desminiers, Merchants, Lerrick Westenra, Peter Westenra, Merchant Son to the said Derrick, Warner Westenra, Merchant, Albert Grasion, Merchant, William Hailet, and John Griel.
An Act for the Settling of the Excise or New Impost upon His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, according to the Book of Rates therein Incerted. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
An Act for Settling the Subsidy of Poundage, and Granting a Subsidy of Tunnage, and other Sums of Money unto His Royal Majesty, His Heirs and Successors the same to be paid upon Merchandise, Imported and Exported into or out of the Kingdom of Ireland, according to the Book of Rates hereunto Annexed.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 10 (I)
An Act for real union and division of parishes, and concerning churches, free-schools and exchanges.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 11 (I)
An Act for the Customs, Excise and New-Impost, to be continued until the Four and Twentieth day of September, One thousand six hundred sixty and two. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 12 (I)
An Act for the Inlargement of the Periods of time Limitted in an Act[a] for the better Execution of His Majesty's Gracious Declaration, for the Settlement of his Kingdom of Ireland, &c.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 13 (I)
An Act for Encouraging Protestant Strangers and others, to Inhabit and Plant in the Kingdom of Ireland. (Repealed by Naturalization Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 14))
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 14 (I)
An Act for securing Sir Edward Massey, Kt. the Mannor and Abby of Leix, for Ninety nine years.
An Act that this Session of Parliament, shall not Determine by His Majesties Royal Assent, to this or any other Bills, to be passed in this or any other Session in this Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 16 (I)
An Act for Raising Thirty Thousand pounds for the use of James Duke of Ormonde.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 17 (I)
An Act for Establishing an Additional Revenue upon His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, for the better Support of His and their Crown and Dignity. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
An Act for taking away the Court of Wards and Liveries, and Tenures in Captite, and by Knights Service.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 20 (I)
An Act for Confirmation of Letters Patents, Granted by His Majesty, to his Grace James Duke of Ormonde.
14 & 15 Chas. 2 Sess. 4. c. 21 (I)
An Act for increasing the fee of the seal due to the lord chancellor of Ireland. (Repealed for Northern Ireland by the Statute Law Revision Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6. c. 6))
An Act for the Explaning of some Doubts, Arising upon an Act Intituled, "An Act for the better Execution of His Majesty's Gracious Declaration, for the Settlement of His Kingdom of Ireland, and Satisfaction of the several Interests of Adventurers Soldiers and other His Subjects;"[a] and for making some Alterations of, and Additions unto the said Act, for the more Speedy and Effectual Settlement of the said Kingdom.
An At for the Vesting and Settling upon Sir William Domvile, Kt. His Majesty's Attorney General of Ireland, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, a parcel of Land part of the Possessions belonging to the Canons of St. Patrick, Dublin, upon an Agreement with the Dean and Chapter thereof, paying thereunto a certain yearly Rent.
An Act for the Uniformity of Publique Prayers and Administration of Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies; and for establishing the Forme of making, ordaining, and consecrating Bishops, Priests and Deacons, in the Church of Ireland. (Repealed for Northern Ireland by the Statute Law Revision Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6. c. 6))
17 & 18 Chas. 2. c. 7 (I)
An Act for provision of Ministers in Cities and Corporate Towns, and making the Church of St. Andrews in the Suburbs of the City of Dublin Presentative for ever.
An Act for the advancement of the Trade of Linnen Manufacture.
17 & 18 Chas. 2. c. 10 (I)
An Act for disabling Spiritual persons from holding Benefices, or other Ecclesiastical Dignities, in England or Wales, and in Ireland at the same time. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 57))
17 & 18 Chas. 2. c. 11 (I)
An Act to prevent Delays in extending Statutes, Judgements and Recognizances. (Repealed for Northern Ireland by the Statute Law Revision Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6. c. 6))
An Act for Enabling the Precenter and Treasurer of the Cathedral Church of St. Patrick's, Dublin, and the Arch-Deacon of Dublin, to make Leases of part of their Yards and Gardens for Sixty Years.
17 & 18 Chas. 2. c. 15 (I)
An Act for the true making of all sorts of Cloth called the old Drapery, and the true Searching and Sealing thereof, by his Majesty's Alnager within this Kingdom.
An Act for the Naturalization of Maria Euphemia Dungan, Walter Dungan, Esq; Ursula Dungan, Judith Cox, alias Keating, and Charlott Lane, Daughter to Sir George Lane, Knight.
"The seventeenth and eighteenth Years of Charles II". Statutes Passed in the Parliaments Held in Ireland. Vol. II: From the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Years of Charles the Second, A.D. 1665, to the Eleventh Year of Anne, A.D. 1712, inclusive. Dublin: George Grierson. 1794. pp. 1–199 – via Google Books.
"Pre-Union Irish Statutes". Irish Statute Book. Attorney General of Ireland. Retrieved 13 October 2012. (Index includes medieval "royal ordinances and similar documents that are recognised as having the force and effect of an Act of Parliament".[5])