(1) All officers appointed under the repealed enactments or any enactments repealed by the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981, and holding office immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue in office as if appointed under this Act.
(2) All instruments made and documents issued under the repealed enactments or any enactments repealed by the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981, and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act (other than the provisions of any instruments which are incorporated in this Act) shall continue in force as if made or issued under this Act.