68.— (1) This section applies to a request for a witness who is present in the State to give evidence through a television link in criminal proceedings before a court or tribunal in a designated state.

(2) The request shall include the following information:

(a) the name, address and, if known, the nationality of the witness;

(b) the court or authority making the request;

(c) the name of the person or persons who will conduct the hearing;

(d) a statement as to why it is not desirable or F71[practicable] for the witness to give evidence in person;

(e) the likely date of the hearing.