Have you a tablet or even a mobile phone? Minister Denis Naughten wants you to pay a TV licence for them – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Have you a tablet or even a mobile phone? Minister Denis Naughten wants you to pay a TV licence for them




In what can only be described as utterly ludicrous the Communications Minister, Denis Naughten is said to be putting together a plan that will see practically everyone in the country liable for a TV licence – even if you don’t have a television.

The move comes after some 32,000 homes are said to have no physical television in their home, but the government believe these people are accessing the cash-stapped RTE from their tablet or phone.

The head of RTE last week mooted a possible doubling of the licence fee from €160 to a staggering €320 but Naughten’s sneaky move would see that increase and more if everyone was forced to pay to keep the state broadcaster a float.

What’s your thoughts on the proposals?

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