AQW 52144/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is designated as a frontline service by his Department; and to detail what protection is given to them.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 9 December 2015
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 9 December 2015
- Answer due by
- 29 December 2015
- Answered
- 14 March 201696 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I consider NIFRS to fall under the description of a “frontline service.” The Executive decided to provide protection from reductions for frontline Health and Social Care elements of the DHSSPS budget.