Royal Commission on the Poorer Classes in Ireland

The Royal Commission for inquiring into the condition of the poorer classes in Ireland was an initiative to investigate the causes of widespread destitution in Ireland at the beginning of the 19th century. The Commission conducted its extensive survey over three years, from 1833 until 1836, during which time it published various reports of its findings and recommendations.

According to its first report in 1835, the members initially appointed were:


 * Richard Whately
 * Daniel Murray
 * Charles Vignoles
 * Richard More O'Ferrall
 * James Carlile
 * Fenton Hort
 * John Corrie
 * James Naper
 * William Battie-Wrightson