Minister of State for Primary Care Alex White yesterday announced the suspension of reviews into discretionary medical cards. 

The HSE will establish a panel of experts that will decide upon a system that will allow cards to be awarded on medical need.

Chris and Ivan spoke to Karen North, a parent of a child with Down Syndrome who recently lost a discretionary medical card, and Pat Clarke, the CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland.

You can listen back to the interviews through the player below, or download the podcast by searching for 'Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast' on your podcast app.

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