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  1. 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.

  2. The Household Benefits Package helps you with the costs of running your household. It includes electricity and gas allowances and a Free Television Licence. It is paid to people over 70 and to people under 70 in some circumstances.

    • 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.

  3. Jun 29, 2022 · If granted, you will receive €35 per month off your electricity or gas bills. Once you qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you can also get a free TV Licence from your next TV Licence renewal date.

  4. 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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  5. Feb 12, 2020 · Qualified persons are entitled to a Free Television Licence from the next renewal date of their licence following award of the allowance. Legislation The Household Benefit Package is non-statutory, having been introduced and extended by Ministerial Announcement.

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  7. www.tvlicence.ie › home › free-licence-informationFree TV Licence information

    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.

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