AQW 39252/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance, given the short period of time the hospitality industry has to adjust to new valuations, whether he will consider (i) the immediate introduction of transitional relief to hotels, restaurants and pubs; and (ii) a review of the system under which their Net Annual Values are calculated.

Asked by Danny Donnelly MLA on 28 January 2026

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Tabled
28 January 2026
Answer due by
12 February 2026
Answered
16 February 202619 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

As set out in my statement to the Assembly on 2 February 2026, I have stopped Reval 2026 in response to the concerns raised by businesses, including those in the hospitality sector, about the implications of proceeding with the draft valuations at this time.

My full statement is available at:

Finance Minister Oral Statement - Reval 2026 | Department of Finance

Official sources