Debate contribution: Back in Business: Update

Debate contribution by Mr Stephen Dunne on 25 November 2025.

MLA: Mr Stephen Dunne
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 25 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Back in Business: Update
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5258880

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Businesses in Northern Ireland face some of the highest rates in the UK. When combined with rising energy and labour costs, significant pressure is being put on their ability to survive and grow. Given the urgency of the situation, how do you plan to ensure that your proposed rates reforms will provide meaningful and immediate relief for businesses, including those on our high streets? If you wait until the end of the 2027-28 rating year to do a full review, for some that will be too little, too late on your watch.

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2760/22-27.

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