(1) This section applies where -
(a) criminal proceedings have been instituted in the State against a person,
(b) a witness in the proceedings is in a designated state, and
(c) it is not desirable or practicable for the witness to give evidence in person.
(2) Where this section applies, an application may be made by or on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions or the accused to a judge of the court of trial at a sitting of the court to issue a letter (a "letter of request") requesting the provision of facilities in the designated state concerned to enable the witness to give evidence in the proceedings through a live television link.
(3) The judge may grant the application if satisfied that it is not desirable or practicable for the witness to give evidence in person.
(4) The letter of request shall be accompanied by a document signed by the judge and stating -
(a) the name, address and, if known, the nationality of the witness,
(b) the court which is to hear the evidence,
(c) t
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