In 1662 he resigned the presidency of Connaught to Charles II for a payment of money. In 1663 most of his extensive lands were restored by the Act of Settlement 1662, and several high offices in the state were conferred upon him, including that of Custos Rotulorum of Westmeath.
He stepped down as president of Connaught in 1662 to receive a payment from Charles II. By 1663, most of his extensive holdings had been returned by the Act of Settlement 1662, and he was granted several high offices, including that of Custos Rotulorum of Westmeath.