22. Any order or appointment made, direction or authority given, or thing done under the [1871 c. 22] Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act 1871 which—N.I.
(a)had effect immediately before the appointed day with respect to the property or affairs of a person; and
(b)was such as could have been made, given or done under any provision of Part VIII if that provision had been in force at the material time,
shall continue to have effect as if made, given or done under that provision.