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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.
Dec 9, 2013 · According to An Post, which is charged with collecting the fee, if you have a television, you must have a television licence – even if you don't actually watch what is termed "television" on it.
Oct 19, 2024 · Some people refer to them as An Post Savings or Post Office Savings accounts. This is because An Post acts as an agent of the NTMA in relation to the sale and administration of all State Savings products (except Prize Bonds). Comparison of Savings Rates in Ireland.
In Ireland, a television licence is required for any address at which there is a television set. Since 2016, the annual licence fee is €160. [1] Revenue is collected by An Post, the Irish postal service. The bulk of the fee is used to fund Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), the state broadcaster.
Jul 24, 2024 · An Post collects TV licences and will receive an additional €6 million of funding over the next three years to improve collection rates and invest in a new database and data management system.
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Jun 16, 2020 · An Post issues TV Licences on behalf of the Minister for Tourism, Gaeltacht, Culture, Media and Sport. A TV Licence costs €160 for both homes and businesses. You can buy a TV Licence using the following payment methods: online using the TV Licence Online Service. at any Post Office.
