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Examining identity in relation to globalization and migration, this book uses narratives and memoirs from contemporary authors who have lived 'in-between' two or more languages. It explores the human desire to find one's 'own place' in new cultural contexts, and looks at the role of language in shaping a sense of belonging in society.

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation plays a key role in implementing the Government?s policies of stimulating the productive capacity of the economy and creating an environment which supports job creation and maintenance. The Department also has a remit to promote fair competition in the marketplace, protect consumers and safeguard workers.

This Social Inclusion Report is part of the monitoring and reporting mechanisms provided for in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007-2017 ?NAPinclusion?. The report covers implementation of Napinclusion measures during the period from January 2015 to December 2016. Preparation and compilation of the report was coordinated by the Social Inclusion Division (SID) of the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection, with support from relevant Government Departments that provided report material. This is the sixth report, the previous five covering the periods 2007, 2008, 2009-2010, 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 respectively.

This report outlines the consideration of the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive 2000/84/EC. An interdepartmental Steering Group was established in September 2018, chaired by the Department of Justice and Equality, to guide a public consultation exercise involving all relevant stakeholders. The terms of reference of the group were to - Consider the EU Commission Proposal; - Input into briefing for discussions at Working Group and Ministerial level; - Have oversight of a public consultation exercise with all relevant stakeholders; - Develop conclusions and recommendations for a report to Government. The group met on five occasions between October 2018 and March 2019 (see Appendix A for membership).