In recent years, Ireland has experienced a dramatic change in terms of employment. A quick study of the CSO's latest “Employment and Unemployment” survey shows where jobs have been lost and where jobs have been gained, by employment sector. Some sectors have seen job losses in the hundreds of thousands, while other sectors have grown slowly. There were 266,000 job losses between April 2007 and April 2013 (CSO, 2013). The study suggests that job losses were greatest in the construction and industrial sectors. While the gains occurred in the fields of education, information and communications, human health and social service. These changes show that tasks associated with low skills and education are in decline. Jobs requiring a higher level of education are on the rise (National Skills Bulletin, 2013, 28). Because of this trend, subsidies in the education sector should be increased to better train and equip the workforce. It would be of great benefit to the entire economy, as increased education could attract more businesses to Ireland. It would also make the workforce more adaptable to change, giving people stability in their lives. Government subsidies in Ireland appear to cover every sector, from small farms to large multinational corporations. The government subsidizes in many forms, such as tax breaks, one-off payments, grants, etc. These subsidies have helped attract large multinational companies, keep farmers profitable, and provide capital to start-ups. But tax breaks and subsidies are not enough. Every year companies find it increasingly difficult to fill specialized roles within their companies. Virtually all of the skills shortages listed in the National Skills Bulletin 2013 are specialized and only ob...... middle of paper ......ta from the National Skills Bulletin 2013 and the CSO "Employment and Unemployment" survey, the change can be seen clearly. Only jobs and careers that require a third-level education are increasing. No longer applicable to the Irish workforce “Don't forget your shovel if you want to go to work” (Christy Moore, 1987). The vast change in Irish labor markets over the past decade has disrupted the Irish workforce. Many have adapted, however, there are many people who are left behind. Deemed ignorant, unqualified and unsuitable for the world of work. Becoming unemployed due to changes beyond their control. Ireland subsidizes many businesses. However, skills shortages in many sectors are not enough to stop companies from investing in Ireland. Reskilling and re-education of the workforce through increased subsidies to the education sector will bring benefits to the entire economy.