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Jul 25, 2019 · The Household Benefits Package helps towards the costs of your electricity or gas bills. It also includes your television licence. Only one Household Benefits Package is payable per household and you must reside full time in Ireland.
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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.
Payment options. Pay online using MasterCard or Visa. Cash/cheque or Debit Card at any Post Office. By Direct Debit. By phone: 01 7058800 using MasterCard or Visa. Post a cheque (crossed and made payable to An Post) to your local TV Licence Record's Office. TV licence stamps available at your local Post Office.
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.
Jun 16, 2020 · You can buy a TV Licence using the following payment methods: online using the TV Licence Online Service. at any Post Office. by contacting the customer service line (Debit or Credit Card) at +353 1 705 8800, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Direct Debit. TV Licence Records Office - cheque.
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. What should I do?
Need a TV Licence? Have you moved House? Use our quick and convenient online service to renew your existing TV Licence, purchase your first TV Licence or change your personal details.
