(1) This section applies where an order for the forfeiture of cash (in this section known as "the section 39 order") is made under section 39 of this Act.

(2) Any party to the proceedings in which the section 39 order is made (other than the Director of Public Prosecutions) may, before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which it is made, appeal in respect of the order to the High Court.

(3) An appeal under this section shall be by way of a rehearing.

(4) On an application made by the appellant to a judge of the Circuit Court at any time, the judge may order the release of so much of the cash to which the section 39 order relates as he considers appropriate to enable the appellant to meet his legal expenses in connection with the appeal.

(5) When hearing an appeal under this section the High Court may make such order as it considers appropriate.

(6) If it upholds the appeal, the judge may order the release of the cash, or (as the case may be) the remaining cash, together with any accrued interest.