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 delegation that was barred from a hearing by the Lord Lieutenant, so they traveled to England to plead their case for the abolition of the penal laws and expansion of voting rights to Catholics. They met with government officials directly, and received assurances; however, Lord Kenmare put an end to all progress.