Buy a Television Licence

​If you have a television, you must have a TV Licence.

An Post issues TV Licences on behalf of the Minister for Culture, Communications 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.