Irish Coast Guard
| Garda Cósta na hÉireann | |
Irish Coast Guard emblem | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1822 |
| Jurisdiction | Ireland |
| Headquarters | Leeson Lane, Dublin 2 |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Website | www.gov.ie |
The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG; Irish: Garda Cósta na hÉireann [ˈɡaːɾˠd̪ˠə ˈkoːsˠt̪ˠə n̪ˠə ˈheːɾʲən̪ˠ]) is part of the Department of Transport in Ireland. The primary roles of the Coast Guard include maritime safety and search and rescue. The Irish Marine Search and Rescue Region (IMSRR) is the area over which the Coast Guard has responsibility. This area is bordered by the UK Search and Rescue Region.