In recent years, Ireland has experienced a radical change in employment. A quick study of the latest OSC “Employment and Unemployment” survey shows where jobs have been lost and gained, by employment sector. Some sectors have lost hundreds of thousands of jobs, while others are growing slowly. Between April 2007 and April 2013, 266,000 jobs were lost (CSO, 2013). The study suggests that job loss was greatest in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Gains were recorded in the education, information and communications, and human health and social work sectors. These changes show that tasks associated with low levels of qualification and education are in decline. Jobs that require a higher level of education are on the rise (National Skills Bulletin, 2013, 28). Due to this trend, subsidies in the education sector should be increased to train and better equip the workforce. This would be of great benefit to the wider economy, as an increase in education levels 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 all sectors, from small farms to large multinational companies. 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-up businesses. However, tax breaks and subsidies are not enough. Every year, companies find it more and more difficult to fill specialized positions within their company. Virtually all of the skills shortages listed in the 2013 National Skills Report Card are specialized and are only ob...... middle of paper ......ta from the 2013 National Skills Report Card and the 2013 National Skills Report Card survey. CSO “Employment and unemployment”, the change is clearly visible. Only jobs and careers that require higher education are on the rise. No longer applies to the Irish workforce “Don't forget your shovel if you want to go to work” (Christy Moore, 1987). Profound changes in the Irish labor market over the past decade have fragmented the Irish workforce. Many have adapted, but many are falling behind. Seen as uneducated, unskilled and unsuitable for the job market. Becoming unemployed due to changes beyond their control. Ireland subsidizes many businesses. However, this is not enough as skills shortages in many areas prevent businesses from investing in Ireland. Retraining and re-educating the workforce by increasing subsidies to the education sector will have benefits across the economy..