No money for new emergency department, says minister

• Health minister acknowledges new emergency department at Altnagelvin Hospital (Derry) as a priority, but funding is not currently available
• Budget constraints are limiting capital investment in emergency care infrastructure despite identified need
• No timeline or funding commitment has been provided for this ED development

Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it.

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