Want your say on the new Broadcast Charge? The consultation period is now open
The new charge is due to come in at the start of 2015 and will replace the current TV licence.
The new charge is due to come in at the start of 2015 and will replace the current TV licence.
Under plans for the new Broadcasting Charge, the Department of Communications is proposing new laws that could oblige property owners to hand over renters’ names.
The new charge will replace the television licence fee.
During 2012, 272 people were jailed for not paying the charge.
“Oh, I don’t live here, I’m just visiting a friend.”
The UK equivalent of the TV licence inspectors have come up with a novel way of making sure people pay their licence.
The maximum fine for a first offence in the case of non-payment of a TV licence is €1,000.
Pat Rabbitte says the replacement for the TV licence needs to ensure minimal standards for RTÉ, and can’t save other media.
The Public Accounts Committee will today examine how TV licence fees were distributed in 2011.
Is the ‘household broadcasting charge’ really the best we can do to support the Irish media, asks Paul Quigley.
The government wants to replace the TV licence, potentially funding broadcasters other than RTÉ. Should it go further?
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland wants the new revenue to be split among other broadcasters, not just RTÉ.
A new household-based charge is being proposed by Government to address TV licence evasion and the use of online television viewing. What do you think, is it a good idea?
Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte wants to target some 15 per cent of people who evade the TV licence or may watch television online instead.
As figures reveal that more than 540 people were jailed last year for defaulting on fines, a Journal.ie reader reveals that she was told by a garda that if she went to prison for not paying a fine she’d be out that afternoon and could spend the money in the shops.
Despite change in how people watch TV shows, survey finds 60 per cent are not in favour of Universal Household Charge.
Even if you don’t have a TV, you may soon have to start contributing to RTE’s output.