Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)

I am sure the Minister will accept that small businesses the length and breadth of this country are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. However, despite commercial rates being one of their largest overheads, the Government has reneged on its commitment to abolish upward-only rent reviews. When will an amendment to the Valuation Act be brought forward to provide for more realistic valuations and commercial rates in order to sustain and support the small business sector?

See this speech in context