AQW 52144/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 09/12/2015
Answered On Date: 14/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.