Episode 6 of 7
Transfer of Relief Costs to Local Taxes
- When
- 17 April 1847
- Where
- Ireland
In April 1847, the cost of famine relief was announced to be transferred to local taxes in Ireland.
By 17 April 1847, the Bank of England's bullion reserve had diminished significantly. Consequently, the government announced that the cost of famine relief would be shifted to local taxes in Ireland, increasing the financial burden on the affected population.
Sources
- Great Famine (Ireland) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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