The Irish Free State Constitution Act and the Consequential Provisions Act received royal assent on December 5, 1922. This pivotal legislative action formally established the legal framework for the Irish Free State (Saorstát Éireann), marking a significant step in Ireland's journey towards self-governance. King George V approved T.M. Healy as the governor-general designate, solidifying the new dominion's constitutional structure. The Free State officially came into existence the following day, December 6th, ending centuries of direct British rule and ushering in a new era of Irish sovereignty.
