TV licence Ireland

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TV licence Ireland: Who doesn't actually have to pay? (Dublin Live)

The following social welfare payments will qualify those under 70 for the HBP. Disability Allowance; Invalidity Pension; Blind Pension; Incapacity Supplement ( ...

Only one person in a household can get the package, and you can avail of it if you are aged 70 or over. You can live with other adults who are not your spouse, cohabitant or civil partner and still get the HBP. You also still own the fee even if you only watch streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

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TV licence inspectors planning major blitz on holiday homes as An ... (Cork Beo)

Failure to pay the fee can result in a court appearance, fines of up to €1000 or even a prison term.

A spokesperson said: “You need a separate TV licence for your mobile home or motorhome.” “A smart TV is capable of receiving broadcast signals so you must have a valid TV licence if you have one in your home or business premises. The spokesperson added: “If you have a smart TV you are required to buy a TV licence even if you only use it for streaming.

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