Levy
A Levy is required to fund the discharge of Coimisiún na Meán’s regulatory functions in relation to audiovisual media services, sound broadcasting services, designated online services, intermediary services and hosting services.
In accordance with Section 21(4) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, Coimisiún na Meán’s must seek to ensure that levy income is sufficient to meet its expenses properly incurred and working capital requirements for the relevant levy period insofar as those expenses and requirements are not met through other means.
This section contains estimated and actual expenditures, along with the relevant levy calculation tables.
Specific queries in relation to the levies should be directed to [email protected].
Expenditure and Calculation Tables
| Year | Estimated Expenditure & levy calculation tables | Actual Expenditure & levy calculation tables |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Estimated expenditure & levy calculation tables (PDF) | |
| 2025 | Estimated expenditure & levy calculation tables (PDF) | |
| 2024 | – Broadcasting & designated online service (PDF) – Audiovisual on-demand media service (PDF) | |
| 2023 | Broadcasting (PDF) | Broadcasting (PDF) |
Levy Guide
Levy Assurance Process
This page contains details and templates used for the Levy Assurance Process.
Levy Internal Review
Our dedicated Levy Internal Review page concerns the internal review of a decision made by Coimisiún na Meán (‘the Commission’) under a levy order made pursuant to section 21 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (as amended) (‘the 2009 Act”).