Organisation information
Irish Coast Guard
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From: Department of Transport
- Published on: 4 November 2025
- Last updated on: 4 November 2025
The main functions of the Irish Coast Guard are to co-ordinate search and rescue in the Irish Search and rescue region, intervene as necessary in marine casualties to prevent or minimise damage from pollution to the coastline and related interests, respond to vessels requesting a place of Refuge, implement the Oil Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention regime in Ireland and provide a Maritime Assistance Service.
In an emergency, dial 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard.
Otherwise you can contact the administrative offices at:
Coast Guard Administration
- Address:
- Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TR60
- Email: