South Dublin County Council The number of written applications for career breaks(categorised by reason as per Circular LG(P)5/2015) to the Council in 2016 and 2017 and whether these applications were granted(categorised as originally or on appeal) or refused.The number of staff on secondment from the Council in 2016 and 2017 and the number of staff on career break or secondment working for a foreign Government department.