Two former Longford councillors were paid a total of over €144,000 in retirement gratuities, after stepping down at June's local elections.
Fianna Fáil's PJ Reilly got almost €90,000, before tax, after 20 years on Longford County Council.
Fine Gael's John Browne got almost €55,000 euro, before tax, for his 12-year term.
Mr Reilly says a large amount of tax was deducted from his payment.
Four other former councillors, who exited the council in June, will receive retirement payments when they reach 50 years of age - Gerry Warnock, Colin Dalton, Gerard Farrell and Colm Murray.
Mr Warnock is defending the payments.