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Discuss the nature of Peel's policies in Ireland  

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Hannah Quincey Discuss the nature of peels policies in Ireland March 2003 Irish nationalism had been steadily growing, after the catholic emancipation act of 1829 it became clear that governments would have to deal with the Irish Catholics. It was also clear that Peel's government would undoubtedly clash with the nationalists, being of the Tory party who had a definite stance on keeping the Anglican Church firmly in the position it was. Peel was hence given the name "orange peel" due to his stance on the Anglican Church. O' Connell was becoming a powerful force and mass rallies were soon being held in support for the repeal of the union, an action which peel would not allow to happen, he was harsh and stern, threatening to use force if necessary to protect the union. On the brink of civil war, Ireland saw O' Connell jailed and retract much of his support for...

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