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TV licence rip off...

  • 27-07-2011 7:19am
    #1
    Lizley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi

    Im emigrating in Oct, current tv licence expires end of July, I dont know why I should pay €160 for 3 months ( the tv set will be going to my parents when I move).

    I emailed An Post to ask them if there is a shorter term licence I could get which I wud be happy to pay until I go, but they say under current legislation there is no provision for a short term licence, so basicly €160 please!

    Why dont they do something like they do for car tax were u buy 3, 6, or 12 months depending on your finances.

    Tv licences are money for old rope at this stage and should be abolished!

    Lizley (seriously peeved)


Comments

  • #2
    deman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭deman


    Here in Finland, it's possible to do exactly what you're suggesting; pay quarterly.

    Options... just don't pay it or get rid of your tv when it expires.


  • #3
    Minstrel27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    Lizley wrote: »
    Hi

    Im emigrating in Oct, current tv licence expires end of July, I dont know why I should pay €160 for 3 months ( the tv set will be going to my parents when I move).

    I emailed An Post to ask them if there is a shorter term licence I could get which I wud be happy to pay until I go, but they say under current legislation there is no provision for a short term licence, so basicly €160 please!

    Why dont they do something like they do for car tax were u buy 3, 6, or 12 months depending on your finances.

    Tv licences are money for old rope at this stage and should be abolished!

    Lizley (seriously peeved)

    Pay monthly.


  • #4
    Lizley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Lizley


    Thanks guys

    I wasnt aware that you can pay it monthly? Do I set up a direct debit with An Post or what, cos if thats the case I can just cancel it before I go.. screw em!


  • #5
    charlemont
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,725 ✭✭✭charlemont


    Why are you even contemplating buying a TV License ? Sure your emigrating anyway.


  • #6
    CardBordWindow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,199 ✭✭✭CardBordWindow


    Have you not seen any of the TV license ads? They have some great ideas for excuses to give the inspector! :D


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  • #7
    Elmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,641 ✭✭✭✭Elmo


    Lizley wrote: »
    Thanks guys

    I wasnt aware that you can pay it monthly? Do I set up a direct debit with An Post or what, cos if thats the case I can just cancel it before I go.. screw em!

    1. Your emigrating don't worry about it, you have other things to think about.
    2. If you really want to pay the 3 months the savings stamps option might be best.

    Good Luck with your new life.


  • #8
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,072 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    Please use the stickey!!!!!


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