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UPDATE 4.20pm
UPC HAS SAID this afternoon that it will not give An Post access to customer information as part of a crackdown on TV licence evaders.
Responding to comments from Minister Pat Rabbitte earlier today, a spokesperson for the company said, “UPC is not in a position to give An Post access to our cable subscription data because this would contravene our obligations under data protection.”
Rabbitte had issued a statement, revealing that An Post was to be given access to cable and satellite subscription data in order to crack down on people who evade payment of the TV licence fee.
In what may be one of his last acts as Communications Minister, he got Cabinet approval this morning for the proposal that he said will tackle the “ongoing scourge” of TV licence evasion.
It’s estimated by the Department of Communications that over 15% of TV owners are not paying the €160-a-year fee with an estimated loss of revenue to the national broadcaster RTÉ of up to €30 million.
Under new legislation – approved by government today – An Post will be allowed access the subscription data held by the likes of UPC and Sky to cross-reference their subscriber databases with its own data on TV licence fee payers.
“As long ago as 2004 the Comptroller and Auditor General highlighted the fact there was no legal obligation on cable or satellite TV service suppliers to inform An Post of the names and addressed of persons availing of their services,” Rabbitte explained in a statement today.
“Given the ComReg estimate that over 73% of ‘TV households’ have such services, this measure should significantly reduce the level of evasion.”
The Labour TD insisted that An Post will have access to the information solely for its statutory functions as the body responsible for TV licence fee collection and said the confidentially of the information will be protected.
It is hoped that the bill can be passed and will come into the force by the end of the year.
Rabbitte said this proposal will bring the licence fee and inspection system into the 21st century and said his department will continue to work “on proposals to put the public service funding system on a permanently secure footing”.
First published 1.53pm
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Can’t stand the tagline ‘don’t cook, just eat’. Cooking is being looked down upon when it’s much cheaper, tastier and better for you. People need to be educated about cooking from a young age.
You work hard, you play hard…sometimes you wanna just eat! No guilt necessary!
I love cooking, but I also love justeat.
I really don’t think a website service or a tagline is going to make much difference to lazy unmotivated fatties who can’t be bothered cooking.
Isn’t technology fantastic,if you touch your phone in the right place a pizza will arrive at your front door.
They take 25 percent and dont pay for two months. Takeaway owners are leaving them in large nunbers. This is more rubbish concealed advertising by the journal and a paid poster above.
They take 11%
Just back for mc Sh”t in maynooth. Tried one of those new quarter pounder burgers. Horrific is all I can say. Should have brought it back in,but like most irish people I just said I won’t be coming here again.
Anyone else notice this new thing where eating copious amounts of fast food is seen as “manly” and a thing of respect? It seems to be common in young males, such as college students, etc.
There is nothing manly about eating bacon sandwiches everyday or ordering takeaway food more than once a week. In fact, it’s usually just overweight nerds looking for quick release endorphins.
Not to mention if you indulge in food like this often, you are gluttonous and therefore by default, evil.
Someone get this fella a snickers
Take a bow David – that was a classic
I hate everything and everyone too.
Can I get some green thumbs, please?
Starving
I avoid any place I see their sign tbh
Pig food
You can’t order through here Padraig , you need to download the Just Eat app and search for Pig Food, best of luck .
You’re funny.
As former Just-Eat.ie MD, I am not surprised by these results in Ireland. I left in 2011, but as of May this year I am launching a rival http://www.Marvin.ie which will be fairer to both restaurants and customers. Restaurants will only be charged 7% instead of 12% and consumers can earn FREE meals based on a coffee-shop loyalty reward system. I am here to compete and I would love to show Just-Eat that they are not untouchable.
*Like a coffee shop loyalty reward system
Best of luck!
Hi ciaran
Welcome to the journal
Cianan?
Thy take 12% and pay every 2weeks stil a lot of cash for small corner shops
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