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After the repeal of Poynings' Law what act was passed by the Irish Parliament?

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In Ireland the repeal (1782) of Poynings' Law (see under Poynings, Sir Edward ) was followed by an act (1792) of the Irish Parliament relaxing the marriage and education laws and an act (1793) allowing Catholics to vote and hold most offices.

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