AQW 52145/11-16

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 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.

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.