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| Housing and health cash bonanza | |
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| More than £200m has been allocated to build more than 5,000 affordable homes in Northern Ireland. | |
| The announcement was made by Finance Minister Peter Robinson as he delivered his first budget to the assembly. | |
| Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has been given more flexibility over his budget, including £10m a year for mental health provision. | |
| Some £40m will go to the Department of Employment and Learning, with £50m on innovation across other departments. | |
| The final budget came after significant tensions in the executive over funding. | |
| The £200m going to Ms Ritchie's department will meet housing targets over the next three years. | |
| Peter Robinson has unveiled his first budget | |
| This will see 1,500 new units in year one, following by 1,750 in year two and a further 2,000 units in year three. | |
| Mr McGimpsey's budget means he can keep efficiency savings and is guaranteed £20m a year from unspent executive funds, money that becomes available in each spending year. | |
| This would total £60m over three years. | |
| He has also received £30m for mental health, plus money £14m for the fire service. | |
| The cash for the Department of Employment and Learning will partly fund extra PhD students, as well as other research. |