5.—(1) The Derelict Sites Act, 1961, is hereby repealed.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), and without prejudice to the generality of section 21 of the Interpretation Act, 1937, the repeal of the Derelict Sites Act, 1961, shall not affect—

(a) the exercise of any power under section 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16 or 18 of that Act, or

(b) any right accruing to a person under section 5, 8, 9, 11 or 13 of that Act,

in respect of any procedure or anything commenced before the coming into operation of this Act.