The figures do not show how the operating costs are allocated.
Parking charges across Kildare are expected to raise more than €3.25 million this year, with just over €1.1 million left once the cost of running the system is covered.
According to Kildare County Council, the surplus will be used for the local roads programme, including footpaths, public lighting, traffic management and road safety measures.
At a local level, drivers in Athy are expected to pay more than €340,000 in parking fees in 2026, but less than €50,000 will remain once operating costs are taken into account.
Figures show parking charges in Athy will generate €340,709, while the cost of running the system is estimated at €292,353, leaving a surplus of just €48,357.
That means the vast majority of money collected from motorists in Athy will be used to cover administration and operational costs, with only a small proportion available for wider spending.
The council has also confirmed it is holding a separate €147,000 parking reserve, which is used for parking-related costs such as road markings and the implementation of parking bye-laws.
The figures were released following a question from Councillor Mark Leigh.
They do not show how the operating costs are allocated.
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