| Number | Tabled Date | Amendment Text |
| 1 | 14/01/2016 | Leave out all after ‘education;’ and insert:
‘recognises the close collaborative relationship and inter-dependent function between the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and the Health Service; believes that this constitutes a critical frontline and support role; further believes that the cuts proposed will compromise public safety by downgrading fire stations and increasing response times, especially within rural areas, as well as compromising the safety of fire officers; and calls on the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to seek Executive approval to ring-fence the NIFRS budget consistent with its frontline service function.’
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| 2 | 14/01/2016 | Leave out all after ‘education;’ and insert:
‘considers the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), along with the ambulance service and policing, to be a key frontline service; believes that any change to service delivery should not compromise the safety of either the public or the officers who deliver the service; further believes that staffing levels and service improvements should have a strong evidence base and be rigorously risk assessed; welcomes the 26 per cent reduction in fire service mobilisations undertaken in Northern Ireland since 2010-11 but cautions that a range of important factors specific to Northern Ireland means direct comparison should not be made with the reductions of 22 per cent in funding and 14 per cent in whole time equivalent posts made in England over that period; recognises the significant potential offered by partnership and joint working with the ambulance service and the broader health and care sector; and calls on the Minister of Health, Social Service and Public Safety to ensure the scope for such collaboration is prioritised by his Department and NIFRS; to further ensure that enhanced emergency capability is provided where need is identified in South Down and the west of the province including Enniskillen and Dungannon stations; and to ensure that any proposals for efficiency savings required by the Executive will only be considered where they do not compromise public or firefighter safety.’
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