8. Notwithstanding the repeal of paragraph (e) of section 106(1) of the Act of 2000 by section 7 (a) the Minister may continue to make appointments under that paragraph F1[until the earlier of such time] as the Minister makes an appointment in accordance with section 106(1) of that Act inserted by section F1[7(a)or an appointment is made, following the repeal of section 106 of the Act of 2000, under section 507 of the Planning and Development Act 2024.]