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Once you qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you can get a Free Television (TV) Licence from your next TV Licence renewal date. To get your Free TV Licence, you must select the Television Licence option on the HBP form when you apply.
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If you are over 70, you are entitled to a free TV licence...
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Once you qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you can get a Free Television (TV) Licence from your next TV Licence renewal date. To get your Free TV Licence, you must select the Television Licence option on the HBP form when you apply.
- I Have A Smart TV
- Watching TV on Your Computer, Phone Or Other Device
- Living in Rented Accommodation
- Second Homes
- Business Premises
- Moving to Ireland from Another Country
You need a TV licence if you have a Smart TV, even if you only use the TV for streaming. This is because the TV is capable of receiving TV signals.
You don’t need a TV licence to watch television on your computer, phone or other device (for example, RTÉ Player or streaming serviceslike Netflix). However, the computer, phone or other device must not be capable of receiving a TV signal by cable, satellite or aerial.
If you are renting and there is a TV, you must have a TV licence. This applies whether you or the landlord owns the TV.
If you have a TV in your second home, or holiday home, you must get a separate licence for this house. This is the case even if you already have a TV licence for your main home.
If you have TVs in your office or business premises, you need a TV licence. One TV licence covers all TVs at your business premises. If you have more than one business premises, then you also need separate TV licences for each address.
If you have moved to Ireland, you can’t transfer a TV licence from overseas. You must buy a new licence here. This is the case even if you are living in Ireland for a short time. Each TV licence is only valid in Ireland and lasts for 1 year. If you leave the country before it expires, you cannot get a refund on the fee paid.
Free TV Licence information. Who do I contact regarding my entitlement to a free TV Licence? You should contact the Department of Social Protection (DSP) at 0818 200 400. My TV Licence has expired but I have applied to the Department of Social Protection for a free TV Licence.
Jul 25, 2019 · When you qualify for the Household Benefits Package you qualify for a free Television Licence from its next renewal date. You apply for this as part of your Household Benefits Package application.
Jan 20, 2022 · If you qualify for the HBP, you can get a free TV Licence from your next TV licence renewal date. Just select the Television Licence option on the HBP form when you apply.
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Jan 21, 2022 · If you are 70 years old or older, you can apply for a free TV licence as part of your Household Benefits Package (HBP). The application for the HBP should be included in your application for your state pension, where you will find out if you are included in the qualifying cohort.
