All the people who don't need to pay Ireland's TV licence fee and may not even realise it
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- 01 Feb 2023
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Households in Ireland with a television, even if it is broken, are required to have a TV licence which costs €160 every year. But there are certain groups who can get a free TV licence and they may not even realise it.
Anyone in Ireland who has a television in their home or business is required under law to have a TV licence, which costs €160 every year.
Fines of up €1,000 can be issued for anyone who is caught without one.
Homes with a TV or equipment capable of receiving a signal, such as an aerial, satellite dish or cable, must hold a licence. This applies even if the TV is broken, as it is considered capable of being repaired.
Only one licence is needed per house or business, even if it has multiple televisions, however it is not currently required to watch television on your computer, phone or other devices, for example the RTE Player or streaming services like Netflix.
TV licences can be bought for the first time at an An Post office, online or by phone. It should then be renewed every 12 months.
However, many people may be unaware they are exempt from needing to pay for a TV licence.
Anyone who qualifies for the Households Benefits Package (HBP) - which aims to help with the cost of electricity and gas bills - can get a free TV licence.
Only one person in a household can get the package, which is available for anyone aged 70 or over. Additional rules apply for under 70s, which are detailed further down. Read More…
