'Marked Increase in Evasion' as TV Licence Revenue Continues to Decline - 16/06/2026
Income from the TV licence fee continues to decline, with new figures pointing to a marked increase in evasion following the RTÉ secret payments scandal.Just under €48 million was generated from nearly 300,000 licences sold in the first five months of this year, according to data from Minister of State at the Department of Culture Charlie McConalogue. The figures show a 4.5% drop compared to the same period last year, continuing a broader downward trend in licence sales in recent years.Sales have fallen steadily since 2023, when the RTÉ controversy first emerged and was followed by a…
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