Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: In April 1938 , by now retired from academia , Douglas was plucked from retirement by Taoiseach Ã amon de Valera and again appointed to Seanad Ã ireann .
Simplified: In April 1938 he was retired , but Taoiseach Ã amon de Valera appointed him to Seanad Ã ireann .