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# Unpaid debts

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Romania has been disqualified from the Eurovision

The country’s national broadcaster has been banned from the contest for not paying debts.

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Apr 22nd 2016, 11:40 AM

TDs and Senators who lose their seats could face court action over unspent allowances

A new bill published yesterday will ensure that unspent allowances from TDs and Senators are repaid for the first time.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 6:15 AM