He then stood at the 1951 election to Seanad Éireann, winning won a seat on the Cultural and Educational Panel in the 7th Seanad, where he served until his death in March 1954.
He participated in the 1951 election to Seanad Éireann, securing a position on the Cultural and Educational Panel in the 7th Seanad. He continued serving until his death in March 1954.