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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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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.
Jan 27, 2024 · 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.
Jan 20, 2022 · If under the age of 70 and living with a spouse, partner or cohabitant and are in receipt of a social welfare payment, you can get the HBP and thus the free TV licence. You can also qualify for...
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Feb 12, 2020 · Free Television Allowance. Scheme Information. 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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Jan 21, 2022 · Those who aren’t paying for their TV licence can be fined up to €2,000, but there are many people who are losing money as they may qualify for a free licence without knowing.
