Written answer
Television Licence Fee
The Government will retain the TV licence system, pursue stronger collection and compliance, and bring the working group’s recommendations to Government shortly.
156. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he plans to change the funding model for public service media in light of declining TV licence collections. [73538/26]
Comment on this
In July 2024 the Government decided that the current TV licence system would be retained, underpinned by improvements in collection and compliance to maximise revenue generation. To that end, the Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Reform and Enhancement of the Television Licence was reconvened to examine potential administrative and legislative measures to enhance compliance and maximise revenue generation.
The Report of the TWG was finalised before the Summer Recess and will be brought to Government shortly.