The Department of Infrastructure says it has just seven workers whose job it is to repair potholes on Island roads.
A freedom of information request to the department asked for details about employees and budgets for road repairs.
In its response, the DOI revealed it spent almost £572,000 last year on highway maintenance and another £147,000 on relaying road surfaces.
So far this year, it's spent almost £112,000 relaying roads.
Trainee police constables raise £1,400 with kayak challenge
RNLI honours the 40 years of service between two volunteers
What would be the impact of raising the income tax threshold?
Nominations open for Manx cultural hero awards
Passport and immigration public counters to temporarily close
Overnight delay means today's sailings will set off late
Fireworks displays to kick off with event tonight
Second night of police roadside car checks finds less defects