Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding a TV licence refund (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58136/12]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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A Television Licence is granted under section 143 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 to a person to keep and have possession of a television set in a premises or specified place in the State.

In accordance with the television licence regulations made under Section 144 of the 2009 Act, every television licence issued is valid for a full twelve month period. While the timing of the commencement of this period varies depending on whether the licence issued is new or a renewal, the period of validity is fixed and the system does not currently allow for the granting of refunds or rebates.

That said, in recognition of the circumstances which have prompted the Deputy to raise this question, I would suggest that the family concerned may wish to contact An Post, who operate the TV licence system on my behalf, to explore the possibility of having the licence transferred.