(1) This section applies where -

(a) the competent authority in a member state has authorised an interception,

(b) the telecommunications address of the person specified in the authorisation is being used on the territory of the State,

(c) technical assistance from the State is not required to carry out the interception, and

(d) the competent authority notifies the Minister accordingly in accordance with Article 20 of the 2000 Convention.

(2) Where this section applies, the Minister, without delay and at the latest within a period specified in subsection (7), shall proceed in accordance with subsection (3) or subsections (4) and (5), as appropriate.

(3) If an authorisation would be given under section 2 of the Act of 1993 in similar circumstances, the Minister shall authorise the interception to be carried out or continued.

(4) If -

(a) an authorisation under the said section 2 would not be given,