Tv Licence renewal due tomorrow. Is the Irish TV Licence Fair Anymore? €160 for What?!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been thinking a lot about the TV licence, and honestly, I can’t justify the €160 fee anymore. It’s a huge cost, especially with everything else going up, and what do we actually get in return? RTE’s offering feels outdated, and with so many people using streaming services, it seems completely unfair to be forced to pay for something we might not even use.

At a time when households are struggling, this feels like another unnecessary burden. Shouldn’t there be a better system—like a subscription model or an opt-out option?

What do you think? Do you still pay it? Should the system change? Let’s talk!