Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2022
48. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of revenue collected in 2021 in television licence fees; the way the revenue is allocated or spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5480/22]
View answerLicence fee receipts are comprised of direct sales by An Post, who act as my issuing agent under Section 145 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 and a contribution from the Department of Social Protection in respect of free licences issued under the Household Benefits Scheme. Total receipts for 2021 were €220.73m comprising €69.82m in respect of free licences and €150.91m from direct sales of TV licences.
My Department distributes all monies received in the year of receipt in accordance with the Broadcasting Act 2009, which provides for payment to An Post for collection. 7% of the net receipts are allocated to the BAI Broadcasting Fund and the balance to RTÉ.
