HC Deb 12 November 1830 vol 1 c426
Mr. Leader

presented a Petition from the Inhabitants of Athlone, praying for an inquiry into the distribution of Corporation Funds in Ireland. The hon. Member observed, that he knew no subject which more deserved the attention of the House. In consequence of the mismanagement of the funds in question, half a million of people were in a state of utter destitution. He had ascertained that the value of 10,000l. a year was given by the Crown in land to the Corporation of Kilkenny, the members of which consisting of a very few individuals, actually divided it entirely among themselves.

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