Original sentence: The Act disestablished the Church of Ireland, disassociating it from the state and repealing the law that required tithes to be paid to the Anglican Church of Ireland, a body that commanded the adherence of a small minority of the population of Ireland
Edited sentence: Following the passing of the Act, the established church in Ireland became known as the Church of Ireland.It also ceased to send representatives to the House of Lords.The Act disestablished the established church in Ireland, disassociating it from the state and repealing the law that required tithes to be paid to the it, a body that commanded the adherence of a small minority of the population of Ireland