Stephen Porzio is a senior writer at JOE, having joined the website in March 2021. JOE’s principal entertainment writer, his area of expertise is movies and television. He covers new releases, streaming additions, and what’s on TV, while also regularly speaking to acclaimed actors and directors about their latest work. Stephen graduated with a BA in English and Film from UCD and an MA in journalism from DCU. He has previously had work published in Hot Press, The Times (Ireland Edition) and The Irish Sun, and is also an experienced podcaster.
Budget 2024: Minimum wage, rent tax credit, pensions and cigarette prices all to see increases
The Government’s Budget 2024 package worth €14 billion has been unveiled. The Government has outlined several spending increases, once-off payments and tax cuts as part of its €14 billion Budget 2024 package. The first Budget from Finance Minister Michael McGrath includes a package of once-off cost-of-living measures worth €2.7 billion. Budget 2024 – Minimum wage, […]
2 years ago
Gardaí provide update on Creeslough explosion as one year anniversary approaches
The investigation into the explosion that claimed 10 lives continues. Nearly one year on from the Creeslough explosion, An Garda Síochána have offered an update on its investigation into the fatal incident. The shocking explosion occurred on 7 October 2022 at an Applegreen petrol station in the village of Creeslough in Donegal and claimed 10 […]
2 years ago
Researchers called after shark washes up on Cork beach with ‘no clear cause of death’
Experts are trying to work out the reasons behind the mysterious shark discovery. A dead shark washed up on the coast of Cork at the weekend, leading researchers to be called to the scene in a bid to work out what caused its passing. As reported in multiple outlets, the nine-foot shark was discovered on […]
2 years ago
Bono says seeing a united Ireland in his lifetime would be ‘wonderful’
When asked if we are at a point in which ‘unity is in reach’, The Edge replied: “We wish.” Ahead of the start of U2’s residency at the new “state-of-the-art” Las Vegas venue The Sphere, Bono and The Edge have spoken about the possibility of a united Ireland. With the Irish rock group known for […]
2 years ago
Hollywood writers reach ‘tentative’ deal to end months-long strike
This comes as actors are currently involved in a separate strike that has also halted Hollywood. For months, most US movie and TV productions have been halted due to two ongoing strikes, one involving the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the other involving the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). However, the former could be coming […]
2 years ago