AQW 52147/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service regarding (i) future budgetary cuts; and (ii) the subsequent downgrading of Fire Service stations.
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
- 21 March 2016103 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The financial planning process within my department for 2016/17 is ongoing and decisions have not yet been taken on the budget position for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. I have met with the Chair and Interim Chief Fire Officer and separately with FBU representatives.
I will not preside over unsafe services and the safety of both the public and firefighter remain a priority.