'On Thursday night sick children were forced to sleep in cars in the carpark of Drogheda pediatrics A& E'

'A&E services in Meath and Louth are at critical levels' 

'We want a fully functioning and safe A&E in this county into the future'

'Consideration is also being given to mounting a picket at HSE head offices'

SIPTU want a long-term investment plan to also be published as meetings with hospital bosses are expected to continue.

HSE CEO Paul Reid said plans were advancing, despite ministerial opposition.

Sinn Féin says it will put extra pressure on neighbouring hospitals.

The HSE says it wants patients going to the right place for the right treatment.