He was part of a delegation that was denied a hearing by the Lord Lieutenant, and so they went to England to make their case for the repeal of the penal laws and extension of the vote to Catholics. They met with government ministers personally, and they received promises; however, Lord Kenmare quashed all progress.
He was part of a group that traveled to England after being denied a hearing by the Lord Lieutenant, in order to make their case for the repeal of the penal laws and Catholic voting rights. They had personal meetings with government officials who made promises; but Lord Kenmare ultimately put an end to any progress.