On the anomalous differences in the poor-laws of Ireland and of England with reference to outdoor relief, area of taxation, etc.

Abstract

The paper I am about to read possesses no claim to originality. I have merely put together the conclusions arrived at by a few gentlemen interested in the question of poor relief, who met and considered some points connected therewith, with a view to their being discussed at this Congress. The views which I now bring before you, have already on many previous occasions been more comprehensively placed before my fellow-citizens.