Public sector workers in the North West and beyond want their concerns addressed and that's the bottom line.

That's according to former ASTI President and Regional Spokesperson Padraig Curley, who has given a cautious welcome to the latest comments from the Taoiseach over the ongoing pay dispute.

Micheal Martin says there's been 'intensive' engagement between Government officials and union leaders over the last 48 hours.

300 thousand public sector workers went strike on Wednesday, with another planned for next Wednesday.

Speaking to Ocean FM news, Padraig Curley says there's a pressing need on the Government to put the cards on the table: