The Labour Court are facing calls to intervene in the dispute involving National Ambulance Service staff.
Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.
While action took place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.S
The Health Minister has urged both sides to return to talks.
Local Senator Gareth Scahill spoke on today's Let's Talk:
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane, meanwhile feels that the government must do better: