He was Attorney-General for Ireland 1707–1709. He became Chief Justice of Ireland 1710–1711 and was replaced as Speaker on 19 May 1710, but again held the office in the next Parliament 25 November 1713 – 1 August 1714, where he also represented County Cork. In 1713 he purchased a substantial estate at Peper Harrow, in Surrey, from Philip Frowde.
From 1707 to 1709, this individual held the position of Attorney General for Ireland. He later became Chief Justice of Ireland from 1710 to 1711 and was removed as Speaker on May 19, 1710, but regained the role in the next Parliament on November 25, 1713, until August 1, 1714. During this time, he also represented County Cork. In 1713, he acquired a significant estate at Peper Harrow in Surrey from Philip Frowde.