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Sir Robert Peel, speaking in the House of Commons, developed his own views on Ireland, and suggested a plan for the redemption of landed property in that country.
Her Majesty the Queen visited Ireland and was received with great enthusiasm by her loyal Irish people.
Some remarkable discoveries as to the useful properties of Irish bog were made known at this time.
The Ecclesiastical Tithes Bill passed in the House of Lords without a division. In Ireland, Drs. Cullen and Cahill made treasonable and ridiculous harangues, but the Government had the good sense to let them proceed unchecked.
The Irish section of the House of Commons was designated 'The Pope's Brass Band'.