On April 11, 1912, British Prime Minister H. H. Asquith introduced the third Home Rule Bill in the House of Commons. This bill aimed to grant Ireland limited self-government within the United Kingdom, a long-standing demand of Irish nationalists. The introduction of this bill was a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for Irish autonomy, sparking intense debate and opposition, particularly from Ulster Unionists. While the bill eventually passed Parliament, its implementation was delayed by the outbreak of World War I and ultimately superseded by subsequent events, including the Easter Rising.
