He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 2nd Seanad in 1937, the 3rd Seanad in 1938, 4th Seanad in 1943, and to the 5th Seanad in 1944.
He was appointed by the Taoiseach to serve in the 2nd Seanad in 1937, the 3rd Seanad in 1938, the 4th Seanad in 1943, and the 5th Seanad in 1944.