Mr. Kevin O'Brien:

The HSE and the Ministers have allocated extra funding for Variety for the recycle mobility programme. We have a target to deliver 150 bikes a year. These bikes can range from €3,000 up to €6,000 or €8,000. It all depends on the needs of the child or adult. The family have to put something in. We co-fund it and do the heavy lifting of looking after the bike itself.

Previously, the Government was giving out bikes to anyone and everyone. They were leaving them on planes, trains and automobiles and there was no value in it. That was taxpayers' money they were using. These bikes have to go through a fire sale if the true value is not there. We record and know exactly who has a bike from across the whole spectrum. It could be from autism to Down's syndrome to cerebral palsy, CP. Anyone with a proven mobility issue can apply.