Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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688. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider a refund of the cost of a television licence for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17604/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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An application for the Household benefits package was received from the wife of the person concerned on 29 October 2020. She was awarded the Household Benefit package, backdated to her 70th birthday on 9 August 2020.

The person concerned is not eligible for a refund in respect of the TV licence, as it was due for renewal before the date on which they became eligible and were approved for the Household Benefit package.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.