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.
Taoiseach says he would like to see Garth Brooks play in Cork next year
“We could have a few in Cork as well.” In the latest development in the ongoing Garth Brooks saga, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he would like to see the country music star play in Cork next year. It comes after news broke that Brooks intends to play five nights at Croke Park in Dublin […]
5 years ago
Frontline workers could receive bonus payments or time off for efforts during pandemic
“We want to reflect the contribution that people have made during Covid-19, particularly frontline workers.” Frontline workers could receive bonus payments or time off as a reward for working during Covid-19, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Speaking in New York, the Taoiseach stated that the government wants to reflect the contribution that frontline workers, including […]
5 years ago
One of the best war films ever made is among the movies on TV tonight
Starring a young Charlie Sheen, the Vietnam war drama won Best Picture at the Oscars. For those staying in this Saturday night, why not kick back on the sofa with one of these fine films airing on TV this evening. Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle – E! Entertainment – 9pm Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy […]
5 years ago
Employers cannot ask staff to reveal their vaccination status, confirms Government
It comes ahead of the phased return of staff to workplaces from next week. The Government has confirmed that employers cannot ask staff to reveal their vaccination status as thousands will return to workplaces over the coming weeks. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on Friday (17 September) published the updated Work Safely Protocol, which government says “reflects […]
5 years ago
“Variable speed limits” to be introduced on the M50 in the coming weeks
Ireland’s busiest motorway is to undergo some major changes. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced that “variable speed limits” will be introduced on the M50 in the coming weeks. On Friday (17 September), the minister provided details regarding the launch of Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s enhancing motorway operation services (eMOS) programme, which will see the phased […]
5 years ago
Fuel prices set to rise in Budget 2022
The diesel increase could come into effect from next month. Fuel prices are set to rise due to carbon tax increases in next month’s budget for 2022. Documents published by the Government’s Tax Strategy Group on Thursday (16 September) estimate that a 60-litre tank of diesel will rise by €1.48 and that a 60-litre tank […]
5 years ago
Mix of dry spells and rain forecasted for the weekend
Met Éireann has described the weather to come as “changeable”. Ireland is in store for a mix of dry spells and rain this weekend, according to Met Éireann. The national weather forecaster’s overview for the coming days says conditions will be “changeable” with rain and showers at times and temperatures in the mid to high […]
5 years ago
Mary Lou McDonald: Sinn Féin tabling no-confidence motion in Coveney because Taoiseach failed to do his job
“This is a mess of their making, not mine.” Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her party is tabling a no-confidence motion in Simon Coveney because Taoiseach Micheál Martin failed to do his job in sanctioning the minister. The Dáil returns tomorrow (Wednesday, 15 September) after the summer break where Sinn Féin will […]
5 years ago
Apple issues emergency software updates after major security issue identified
People have been urged to immediately update their Apple devices, including iPhones. Apple has issued emergency software updates after a critical vulnerability in its iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac computer products was identified. In a statement on its site, cybersecurity watchdog organisation the Citizen Lab said that while analysing the phone of a Saudi […]
5 years ago
Two teenage boys hospitalised after stabbing incident in Dublin
Gardaí are appealing to the public for information about the attack. Two teenage boys have been hospitalised after a stabbing incident that occurred in the Dublin 3 area on Monday evening (13 September). At around 8.30pm, the two males – both aged 16 – were assaulted during an incident involving a group of youths at […]
5 years ago
“Progress made” towards making Ireland tobacco-free by 2025
In practice, this will mean a smoking prevalence rate of less than 5%. Progress has been made towards making Ireland tobacco free by 2025, the Department of Health said today (9 September). The update comes as Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan […]
5 years ago