Communications Minister launches www.tvlicence.ie
1 May 2008
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan TD today launched www.tvlicence.ie, a handy and secure new website facility for buying and renewing a Television Licence.
As well as buying or renewing a licence, householders and businesses can use the new on-line facility to update their contact details, should they move house or premises during the term of their licence.
Speaking at the launch the Minister said: "This online payment system provides a convenient way for customers to either buy or renew their TV Licence. People are becoming more and more accustomed to online bill payment methods and this is a welcome addition to the range of payment methods. I am confident that the website will be popular and successful, due in no small part to its user friendly layout, and I commend An Post for their work in providing this service"
TV Licence Manager at An Post, Mary Harrahill, explained that buying or renewing a licence through www.tvlicence.ie is quick, secure and very easy to do: “First-time buyers simply key in their name and address. Existing customers use the reference number and PIN number displayed on the renewal notice. After confirming their details, customers can choose to pay by Laser, Visa or Mastercard. They can print off the payment confirmation and the new licence will be posted to them within ten working days, it’s simple as that.
“The on-line facility at www.tvlicence.ie is the latest addition to wide variety of payment options including paying across the counter at any Post Office; paying by Direct Debit or over the phone at Lo-Call 1890 228528 and buying €4 TV Licence stamps to save up for a licence over a period of time. There’s a payment option to suit every customer and every lifestyle,” she added.
1,059,682 licences were purchased by householders and businesses in 2007. A Television Licence costs €160 per year. Every household, business, holiday home or other premises with a television must have a TV Licence. General TV Licence information is available on the website in Irish and eleven other languages including Chinese, Polish, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Spanish.
For further information please email pressoffice@anpost.ie.
