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Buy a Television Licence
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From: Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
- Published on: 16 June 2020
- Last updated on: 3 November 2020
If you have a television, you must have a TV Licence.
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
- 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
- TV Licence Saving Stamps (available from any Post Office)
- selected PostPoint outlets
Fines for an unlicensed television can be up to €1,000 for a first offence and €2,000 for subsequent offences.
If you qualify for Household Benefits, you may be eligible for a free TV Licence.