25. (1) Without prejudice to sections 13 and 29 of the Criminal Evidence Act 1992, in an application of a type specified in section 23(2) in criminal proceedings or in an application in relevant proceedings to which section 24 applies, a person other than the relevant person may, with the leave of the court give evidence, whether from within or outside the State, through a live video link.

(2) Evidence given under subsection (1) shall be videorecorded or otherwise recorded in such manner as is provided for by the court or in rules of court.