Austin Deasy
Question:226 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposals, if any, he has to amend legislation to give traffic wardens employed by local authorities protection over and above that given to ordinary citizens due to the hazardous nature of their employment which frequently leads to them being abused, threatened, intimidated and, on occasions, assaulted, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6052/00]