Irish affairs occupied an important place in politics throughout the year.

"Among these, his role in Irish affairs ranks high," it said.

He is said to have paid particularly close attention to Irish affairs as well as to calls from constituents in his middle-class district.

He was active on several committees, especially on Irish affairs.

In addition to his work as foreign secretary, he carried a heavy burden of domestic responsibilities in the early 1770s, especially Irish affairs.

He was closely involved in Irish affairs at two points.

Irish affairs were introduced solely by police as part of the underlying leverage for their undercover operation.

In 1562 he went to England to report to the Queen on Irish affairs.

Norton emerged as a radical Independent, with a particular interest in Irish affairs.

Despite his disappointment then, he continued to interest himself in Irish affairs.