With the setting up of the regional drugs task forces, the feedback is that alcohol presents the biggest problem in rural areas also. Alcohol strategy is the responsibility of the Department of Health and Children whereas the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs co-ordinates activities regarding illegal drugs. However, it is possible that the two areas could be combined in the future in keeping with the demand coming from the community. Five years ago it would have been said the importance of tackling illegal drugs was being downplayed if they were put together. This is the growing view of the important community sector. At present they come under the aegis of various Departments.