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.
Inflation rate reaches highest level in over 20 years
One of the drivers behind the rise was an increase in energy prices. The annual inflation rate in Ireland increased to 5.3% in November, the largest annual change in prices since June 2001, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). New CSO stats also show that consumer prices rose by 0.6% in the month, making […]
5 years ago
More counties issued with weather warnings as Storm Barra hits Ireland
Multiple red and orange warnings have already been issued. Met Éireann has issued two further Status Orange wind warnings for the counties of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo following the arrival of Storm Barra to Ireland. The first of the new warnings to come into effect is for Leitrim and Sligo and will be valid from 8pm […]
5 years ago
Woman in her 90s dies following road crash in Clare
Tragic news. A woman in her 90s has died following a road crash in Clare on Tuesday (7 December). The fatal single-car road traffic collision occurred at Annagh in Miltown Malbay at around 12.30am. The woman was the driver and sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has […]
5 years ago
Thousands of homes without power due to Storm Barra
Donegal was the county most affected on Tuesday morning. Thousands of homes have been left without electricity as Storm Barra continues to batter the country. ESB Networks has recorded faults throughout Ireland, with the majority occurring in coastal counties. The most heavily impacted area on Tuesday morning was Donegal, where nearly 15,000 customers have been […]
5 years ago
Pandemic Unemployment Payment to reopen for workers impacted by new restrictions
It comes as the hospitality and entertainment sectors suffered a blow this evening. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will reopen for a limited period to support those who lose employment due to the new Covid-19 restrictions. Earlier on Friday (3 December), Taoiseach Micheál Martin revealed that nightclubs […]
5 years ago
CONFIRMED: Nightclubs to close, 50% capacity at indoor events and household mixing limit among new restrictions
The measures will take effect from 7 December. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that nightclubs are to close their doors from Tuesday, 7 December as part of the latest batch of Covid-19 restrictions. Under the new rules to be introduced next week, strict social distancing will be required in all bars and restaurants, including hotels, […]
5 years ago
Ireland starting to see stabilisation in indicators for Covid incidence, says CMO
However, he added that the trajectory of the disease remains “uncertain”. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said Ireland is starting to see a stabilisation in a number of important indicators of Covid incidence. He made the comments on Thursday as the Health Protection Surveillance Centre was notified of 4,163 new confirmed cases […]
5 years ago