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The licence is free to anyone over the age of 70, to some people over 66, to people on a disability allowance, and people who are blind (these licences are paid for by the state). The Irish post office, An Post , is responsible for the collection of the licence fee and commencement of prosecution proceedings in cases of non-payment, but An Post ...
Many pensioners are reliant on a free TV licence, which slashes the usual £159 cost to nothing. So we're making it much easier for older people to apply for or renew their free TV licence ...
In 2014, 204,018 people were prosecuted or fined for TV licence offences: 185,580 in England and Wales [161] (173,044 in England and 12,536 in Wales), 4,905 people in Northern Ireland and 15 in the Isle of Man. [162] In Scotland, there were 13,486 cases disposed of via an out of court fine and 32 prosecuted via the courts in 2013–2014. [163]
The licence fee pays for TV, radio and online programmes and services including iPlayer, Radio 1, CBeebies and the World Service. It also funds Welsh language TV channel S4C and local TV channels.
The licence is condemned as a regressive tax, [42] where the majority of prosecutions are of people on low incomes. The high cost of collection is presented as inefficient. [43] Licence inspectors' calling to people's doors is seen as intrusive. [43] The low rate of prosecution of non-payers is seen as allowing evaders a "free ride".
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A television licence is required for any address at which there is a television set or device that is not exempt. The annual licence fee is €160. The licence is free to senior citizens (to anyone over the age of 70, some over 66), some social welfare recipients, and individuals who are blind. [38]
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