AQW 45399/22-27

Mr Andrew McMurray
Alliance Party
South Down

Tabled Date: 01/05/2026
Answered On Date: 13/05/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will undertake a review of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service response to the recent landscape fires in the Mournes.

Answer:

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded effectively and professionally to the recent landscape fires demonstrating commitment, skill and resilience in protecting life, property and the environment.

As with all significant operational events, NIFRS conduct structured post-incident debriefs and lessons-learned processes to ensure that any learning is identified and applied. As NIFRS sponsor, my Department engages with NIFRS to ensure capability, resilience and value for money continue to be optimised.