Television Licence Fee

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 July 2026

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Wednesday, 8 July 2026

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Joanna Byrne

Question:

117. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the loss of revenue to the State if the TV licence was abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51968/26]

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Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport (Deputy Patrick O'Donovan)

The Revised Estimates 2026 (REV2026) are based on €121.8m in revenue arising from direct TV licence sales in 2026.

While the number of TV licences actually sold in 2026 won't be known until early January 2027, this amount (€121.8m) provides an estimate of the current full year loss of revenue to the State should the TV licence be abolished.

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