Stephen Porzio

The show lands on the streaming service later this month. Netflix recently billed itself as “the home of true crime” and it has certainly been living up to the moniker of late. Just today (4 November), the streaming giant released Catching Killers, a four-episode documentary series that sees the investigators behind infamous serial killer cases […]

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His comments come as 3,024 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed on Thursday. HSE CEO Paul Reid has said daily, increasing levels of Covid-19 transmission in the community are causing “significant and unrelenting pressure” on the health system overall. He made the comments during a HSE briefing on Thursday afternoon as 3,024 new cases of the […]

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“It will be challenging but for the sake of our children and for the generations to come, we must confront the reality we now face.” The Government has published its 2021 Climate Action Plan, which sets out Ireland’s aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create a cleaner, greener society and protect the public from the […]

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It is said the measure will result in “far lower” rent increases for tenants. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has received Government approval to cap rent increases at 2% per annum in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). Earlier in the week, the Minister confirmed he would be bringing a piece of legislation to Cabinet on Thursday to […]

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The UK Health Secretary hailed the drug as a “game-changer”. Molnupiravir, the first pill to treat Covid-19, has been authorised for use in the United Kingdom. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted its approval, stating the antiviral drug is “safe and effective” at reducing the risk of hospitalisation and death in […]

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Customers are advised to be “extra careful” of internet fraudsters who could rip them off. Gardaí are warning both consumers and retailers about the dangers of online shopping fraud ahead of the busiest months of the year for retail. In a statement, An Garda Síochána announced it will be supporting Europol in a media campaign aimed […]

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He said it is vital that leaders “offer the leadership the world now urgently needs”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has made his address to the COP26 climate change conference, stating he will do everything in his power to make sure there will be a “worthwhile future” for young people to inherit. Representing Ireland at the nearly […]

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TD Michael Healy-Rae accused the Tánaiste of “codding the farmers of Ireland”. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there is “not going to be any cull” of the national herd. The Tánaiste made the comments in the Dáil when quizzed by TD Michael Collins about the Climate Action Plan and whether there would be a cull […]

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Speaking at her party’s Ard Fheis, she said “the writing is on the wall” for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Mary Lou McDonald has given her presidential address to Sinn Féin’s 2021 Ard Fheis, during which she said she wants to lead as Taoiseach. Speaking in Dublin, the Sinn Féin leader hit out Fianna Fáil […]

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Four Status Yellow warnings have been issued for the Halloween weekend. Met Éireann has upgraded its previous weather warnings issued on Saturday morning, as well as issued two more. As it stands, four Status Yellow warnings have been put out for the Halloween weekend. The first one to come into effect is a rain warning […]

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Ireland could be in for some lightning in the early hours of Halloween. Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow thunderstorm warnings which apply together for 26 counties. Issued on Saturday morning, the first is valid from 9pm on Saturday to 2am on Halloween on Sunday and covers the province of Munster, as well as […]

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The two leaders shared a cheerful exchange. US President Joe Biden has again referenced his Irish heritage, this time when speaking with Pope Francis. The President met with the Pope in the Vatican ahead of a G20 summit in Rome this weekend, during which he said he was the “only Irishman” the pontiff has met […]

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A GP has said it’s “extraordinarily difficult” to get some people to take a Covid-19 test. Dublin-based GP Dr Edel McGinnity has said she is seeing patients that are reluctant to get Covid-19 tests. Running a practice in Mulhuddart, the GP believes there is a “narrative developing” that the pandemic is “over”, claiming that people […]

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The name of the Facebook app will remain the same, however. Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that Facebook’s company name is being changed to “Meta”. The CEO announced the rebranding on Thursday (28 October) during the company’s Connect event, with the name being chosen to reflect the company’s ambition in regards to the “metaverse”. For those […]

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The Tánaiste said hospital visitors using vaccine passes makes “a lot of sense”. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has suggested that vaccine passes could also be needed for those visiting hospitals. Speaking at Government Buildings on Wednesday (27 October), the Tánaiste said Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and the HSE were working on “operationalising” the measure and “making […]

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There are currently weather warnings in place for 10 counties. Met Éireann has issued an updated Status Orange rain warning for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow. Issued on Wednesday (27 October), it is valid from 5.30pm to 8am on Thursday. “Following recent heavy rain today, there will be additional significant accumulations of rainfall this evening (Wednesday) […]

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The advice comes amid an increase in Covid-19 cases and hospital figures. Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronan Glynn has said people can trick or treat safely this Halloween if they take “basic precautions”. The Deputy CMO was speaking during a Department of Health briefing on Wednesday where 1,631 more cases of Covid-19 were […]

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Nightlife sector representatives had previously requested a two-week grace period. Government officials have reportedly told nightclub and live venue operators that new rules requiring tickets to be booked at least one hour in advance will come into effect from Thursday (28 October). According to RTÉ News, sector representatives were informed at a meeting on Wednesday […]

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Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A man in his 30s was hospitalised following an alleged assault by a group of youths in Dublin. Gardaí have said they are investigating the alleged assault incident that occurred on Brackenstown Road in Swords on Sunday (24 October). “It’s understood a male in his 30s was assaulted by […]

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We now know for sure we will get to see more massive space worms. A sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune has been officially greenlit and given a release date. Production company Legendary Entertainment confirmed the news of the follow-up in a Twitter post. This is only the beginning… Thank you to those who have experienced […]

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“To be very frank, I think there are going to be teething problems.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he believes there will be “teething problems” with the new ticketing system to be implemented in businesses operating as live entertainment venues or nightclubs. His comments come following a meeting between Government and industry stakeholders on Tuesday […]

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There will be more backstabbing and swearing to come from the Roy family. In news that will shock no one but delight many, black comedy/family drama Succession has been picked up for a fourth season. The hit series’ official Twitter page confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon (26 November), with the announcement coming as the […]

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