(1) Subject to this Part, a person may apply to a licensing authority for a licence ('Irish driving licence') to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle of a specified category.

(2) An application for an Irish driving licence-

(a) shall be made-

(i) to the licensing authority, and

(ii) in accordance with the regulations made under section 42(2)(c),

(b) shall be accompanied by-

(i) evidence, in accordance with regulations made under section 42(2)(ca), that the person has a legal right to reside in the State,

(ii) any -

(I) certificate of competency,

(II) certificate of fitness, or

(III) medical report,

required under regulations under this Act, and

(iii) the fee payable on the taking out of such a licence,

and

(c) shall contain-