'No way to avoid it': Everything you need to know about the new 'broadcasting charge'

Communications Minister Richard Bruton has warned there will be "no way" to avoid the new phone and laptops TV licence fee - even if people can prove they are not watching RTÉ or only using devices for Netflix.

'No way to avoid it': Everything you need to know about the new 'broadcasting charge'

Communications Minister Richard Bruton has warned there will be "no way" to avoid the new phone and laptops TV licence fee - even if people can prove they are not watching RTÉ or only using devices for Netflix.

Mr Bruton confirmed that the Government will impose the charge regardless of an individual's ability to prove they are not watching the State broadcaster - despite failing to explain how it will be policed.

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