TV licence fee could come down if tax was collected by Revenue, says Tánaiste

Micheál Martin said that his preference would be for the fee to be collected through Revenue, with the possibility for the charge to be cut as part of the change.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says that there is political concern over proposals to have Revenue collect the TV licence, citing the widespread opposition to previous water charges plans.

Speaking in the US, Mr Martin said that his preference would be for the fee to be collected through Revenue, with the possibility for the charge to be cut as part of the change.