Over €22 million was spent by Kerry County Council on consultancy and engineering firms over the past five years.
Figures provided by the council show over 93% of the total payments was recoupable during that time.
These specialists were used for roads, housing and greenway projects.
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In 2021, the amount paid out to consultants represents 1.6% of the council’s overall expenditure.
CEO of Kerry County Council Moira Murrell says while council staff do a lot of work themselves, it’s a requirement of funding for some larger schemes that external experts are brough in.
The figures were provided following a motion tabled by Independent councillor Brendan Cronin.
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