If you're aged 18 to 34 you're less likely to have a TV licence - survey

In a recent survey conducted by iReach Insights, 1,000 adults were asked about their behaviour and opinions regarding the TV licence and the use of their TV and laptop/PC.

Unsurprisingly, 94% of adults have a TV in their household and interestingly, the younger age group [18-34 years] is less likely to have one with only 90% of them having a TV.

93% of adults in Ireland have/use laptop or PC. Half (51%) of adults watch online players (TV) on their laptop/PC – interestingly the younger age group [18-34 years] is more likely to do so with 57% of them watching online players.

Who has TV licences..

Of all those who have a TV in their household in Ireland, 88% of them have a TV licence, 10% don’t have a TV licence and 2% don’t know.

The younger age group are less likely to have a TV licence with only 78% of those aged 18-34 years owning one.

Of those 18-34 years who don’t have a TV licence, the reason is that they don’t want to spend their money on it (80%).

In terms of the scope of what a TV licence covers, currently you only need a TV licence if you have a TV, yet 30% of adults in Ireland think those who watch television on a tablet, laptop or PC should also pay for a licence.

This percentage drops dramatically to just 15% in the 18-34 age bracket. 87% of those aged 18-34 years think the current price of a TV Licence (€160 a year) is too expensive.