AQW 39028/22-27 – Impact of increased business rates liability in 2026

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance, following the re-valuation of non-domestic properties, to detail any assessment he has made of the impact of increased business rates liability in 2026, on the viability of the hospitality sector. [Priority Written]

Minister of Finance: On 29 January 2026, I announced that I have stopped the Reval 2026 process.

I refer the member to my statement on the matter.

ENDS