Ireland’s economy is being affected by several strong trends. Where will they take us in the year ahead? On today’s episode of the Irish Times Inside Business podcast, Cliff Taylor looks at the latest Central Bank growth forecast, inflation, and other economic threats posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Also, the end of this month will see the return of the Pendulum Summit to Dublin after a pandemic hiatus. The Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak is among the big names appearing at the annual business and self-empowerment event. Pendulum founder and former Ireland rugby international Frankie Sheahan talks to Ciarán Hancock about what it takes to attract big names to the summit and what attendees can expect this year.