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.
Isle of Man cat turns up in Liverpool - is he yours?
Has your cat gone on holiday to Merseyside?
Government unveils Food & Drink Festival replacement
Business Isle of Man says a new event called the Big Manx Feast will replace the Island's Food and Drink Festival next year.
Company "wants to leave Onchan Raceway", commissioners told
Onchan commissioners say they don't want to buy assets belonging to the company running the town's raceway.
Charity footy tournaments for Rebecca House
A series of football tournaments around the Island will raise cash for charity this month.
Church wedding and funeral fees set to rise
Getting married in church could be about to get more expensive.
Airport warns wrapped gifts might have to be opened at security
Don't take wrapped presents through airport security - in case they need to be inspected.
Southern charities can apply for grants from this week
From this week charities in the south of the Island can apply for funding from a scheme involving the civic amenity site.
New Irish Sea windfarm gets go-ahead from UK government
A huge new windfarm between the Isle of Man and Liverpool has been given the green light by the UK government.
