The specially designed FÁS programmes, community employment programmes, which come under the strategy, have proven particularly effective, with over 800 participants at present. It is also encouraging to see the large numbers of recovering addicts who are finding worthwhile productive employment – another sign of the effectiveness of the present policy. Over 120 task force projects have been mainstreamed, many of which have contributed to the normalisation of estates and flat complexes, particularly in the inner cities. The 340 projects being developed around the country, in conjunction with the young persons' facilities and services fund, aimed specifically at the whole area of youth involvement and sport and recreation are also having a huge effect. Work continues in the prisons and progress is being made on drug treatment for prisoners. The health authorities and the prison services are working closely in this area.