Consultation document: 2027 Levy order

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Public Consultation Document: 2027 Levy Order Publication date: Friday 28th August 2026 Deadline for response: Thursday 1st October 2026 This document contains a consultation on: The proposed Levy Order in respect of the levy period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027. 2 Legal Disclaimer The proposals contained in this consultation document should not be read as reflecting or stating Coimisiún na Meán’s final position on any of the matters that are the subject of consultation. Please note that any views on the interpretation of legislation or Coimisiún na Meán’s obligations are provisional and non-binding and should not be read as reflecting Coimisiún na Meán’s final position. Please refer to the underlying legislative provisions for a statement of the law in this area. 3 Contents 1. Introduction and Background 4 2. Purpose of Consultation 6 2.1 Consultation period and how to respond 6 3. Factors Informing Calculation of Levy for 2027 Levy Period 7 4. 2027 Levy Model 8 4.1 Levy Order 2027 - General Information 8 4.1.1 Logged-In AMARS (Average Monthly Active Recipients of Service) 8 4.1.2 Legislative Change 9 4.2. Consultation Issues 9 4.2.1 De Minimis Exemptions 9 4.2.2 Proxies for the Purpose of Calculating Levy Fees 11 4.2.3 Levy Assurance Process 12 4.2.4 Application of Statutory and Policy Factors 12 4.2.5 Lists of Providers 13 4.2.6 Other Matters 13 5.…