AQW 39252/22-27

Mr Danny Donnelly
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 28/01/2026
Answered On Date: 16/02/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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