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Household benefits package TV license

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  • 21-05-2013 9:05pm
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    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭


    I am applying for the household benefits package and the form asks for my tv license number, I don't have a TV license as I have just moved out of the family home. What do I do. Also do I have to send a copy of my phone and electricity bills, I do not have an electricity bill, as I have only just moved in would a letter stating that the connection is in my nam suffice. Thanks.


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    danjo-xx
    Registered Users Posts: 5,393 ✭✭✭danjo-xx


    You could take out a TV licence tomorrow for your new house that would sort that.

    Electricity Bill: You could quote your new account number and energy supplier, and explain that you have only just moved in and haven't a bill to forward at this time.


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    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    danjo-xx wrote: »
    You could take out a TV licence tomorrow for your new house that would sort that.

    Electricity Bill: You could quote your new account number and energy supplier, and explain that you have only just moved in and haven't a bill to forward at this time.

    Well I can't afford a TV license, which is why am applying for the household benefits package. I would only be able to afford to pay it weekly and I assume they don't give you one until it is fully paid.


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    Kristopherus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Are you on a qualifying payment from DSFA?


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    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Are you on a qualifying payment from DSFA?

    Yes I am.


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    wmpdd3
    Registered Users Posts: 9,624 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    Get the gas and esb to write to you with your account number on the letter or print off a older bill online.


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    yellowlabrador
    Registered Users Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭yellowlabrador


    You're ok, I don't have a tv either, You'll need an electricty bill in your name or as above a letter. You'll receive a letter stating that you qualify for a free tv licence in the post .


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    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    Get the gas and esb to write to you with your account number on the letter or print off a older bill online.

    Well I have a letter that they sent me out as part of my welcome pack, it has my name and my account number on it, I will ring the offices tomorrow and ask them if that will suffice, if not I will get electric ireland to post me out something that will. I will also ask them about the TV license issue.

    On another note does anyone have an idea of how long it takes for the household package to come through?


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    Reberetta
    Registered Users Posts: 2,293 ✭✭✭Reberetta


    I also don't have a tv licence and will be sending away the Household Benefits Package form soon, so I was also wondering:

    A/How much does a TV licence cost one after it's been bought? Like does it need to be renewed within a year or something?

    B/ Will they send me a free one so I don't need to buy it at all?

    C/ Should I send away my latest ESB bill even though it's already been paid?

    Thanks for help.


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    A) €160 yes you pay this every year

    B)Once you qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you become eligible for a Free Television Licence from the next renewal date of your television licence.
    From here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/extra_social_welfare_benefits/household_benefits_package.html

    C)The form requires you to have your MPRN number there is no need to send a bill.


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