Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 June 2026
25. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Social Protection to detail the amount that was paid in respect of the provision of the free TV licence aspect of the household benefits payment in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45430/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Household Benefits Package comprises the electricity or gas allowance, and the free television licence. The Department of Social Protection will spend approximately €317 million this year on the Household Benefits Package.
The department spent €84.39 million on the TV licence aspect of the household benefits payment in 2025.
I trust this clarifies the position.
