Stephen Porzio

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.

National Maternity Hospital updates guidelines to allow “unrestricted” visits for partners of pregnant women
The updated guidelines come following criticism of various maternity hospitals over ongoing restrictions. The National Maternity Hospital (NMH) at Holles Street in Dublin has said it will allow “unrestricted” visiting for partners of pregnant women following an updating of its visitor guidelines. Under the new guidelines, visiting for a partner or “support person” of a […]
5 years ago
1,903 new Covid cases reported as CMO says vaccines preventing “2,700 cases per week per million population”
“Ireland’s vaccination programme is currently preventing at least 2,700 cases per week per million population,” the CMO said. There have been 1,903 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Thursday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that […]
5 years ago
One of the best dramas of the last ten years is among the movies on TV tonight
The Best Picture nominee at the Oscars was directed by Irish filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson. Stuck for something to watch this Wednesday evening? Not to worry as JOE has compiled a list of the best movies airing on TV tonight. Below are our picks for this evening. Star Trek Into Darkness – Film Four – 9pm […]
5 years ago
Fianna Fáil youth wing calls for Leo Varadkar to resign over attendance at Merrion event
“Mr. Varadkar needs to be held accountable for his role in damaging the government.” Ógra Fianna Fáil, the party’s youth wing, has called for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to resign after attending the controversial 50-person event at the Merrion Hotel on 21 July organised by former minister Katherine Zappone. While the Attorney General has stated the […]
5 years ago
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe was invited to Katherine Zappone’s Merrion Hotel event
Donohoe said he “absolutely” accepts Tánaiste Leo Varadkar explanation regarding the event. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has revealed he was invited to the controversial 50-person event at the Merrion Hotel on 21 July organised by former minister Katherine Zappone. The Minister told RTÉ’s News at One that he did not attend the controversial gathering as […]
5 years ago
Met Éireann issues another Status Yellow weather warning for this weekend
The rain warning comes into effect tomorrow and is for three counties. Met Éireann has issued another Status Yellow weather warning for this weekend. The rain warning applies to Donegal, north Leitrim and Sligo and will be in place for the entirety of Sunday. It reads: “Further showers or longer spells of rain will maintain […]
5 years ago
Varadkar regrets attending Merrion event but says it was “probably” within Fáilte Ireland guidelines
“I don’t believe that the guidelines were breached but I do accept that they were ambiguous and they were open to interpretation.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has expressed “regret” over attending the 50-person event at the Merrion Hotel on 21 July organised by former minister Katherine Zappone. However, he also stated that the event was not […]
5 years ago
1,491 new Covid-19 cases reported in Ireland as CMO urges public to “act as safely as possible”
“Vaccines work, but they must also be supported by us all choosing to act as safely as possible,” the CMO said. There have been 1,491 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Thursday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s […]
5 years ago