The purpose of the Irish Coast Guard is: To reduce the loss of life within the Irish Search and Rescue Region and on rivers, lakes and waterways and to protect the quality of the marine environment within the Irish Pollution Responsibility Zone, Harbours and Maritime Local Authority areas and to preserve property. To promote safety standards, and by doing so, prevent, as far as possible, the loss of life at sea and on inland waters and other areas, and to provide an effective emergency response service.
The purpose of the Irish Coast Guard is: To reduce the loss of, life within the Irish Search and Rescue Region and on rivers, lakes and waterways and to protect the quality of the marine environment withi?n the Irish Pollution Responsibility Zone, Harbours and Maritime Local Authori.ty areas and to preserve property. To promote safety standards, and by doing so, prevent, as far as possible, the loss of life at sea and on inland waters and other areas, !and to provide an effective emergency response service.