Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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635. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on extending the local authority commercial rates waiver for tourism and hospitality businesses until 31 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14311/21]

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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In order to continue supporting businesses and ratepayers, and in recognition of the ongoing impacts of Covid-19 and the associated public health restrictions, the Government put in place a commercial rates waiver for the first three months of 2021 and subsequently extended it for a further three months. The waiver applies to businesses most seriously affected by ongoing restrictions, with automatic eligibility extending to retail, hospitality, including hotels, pubs and restaurants, leisure and entertainment, personal services such as hairdressers and barbers, health services and various other categories. As with all public health measures and associated supports, the waiver of commercial rates will be kept under review.