AQW 52145/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of (i) the current pressures facing the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service following cuts to their budget in 2015; and (ii) their current capacity to respond to the service need.
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
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) developed savings plans to meet a 5.5% reduction to its 2015/16 budget.
The NIFRS savings proposals were prioritised based on those that would minimise the impact on service delivery. The safety of the public and of firefighters remains a priority.