The Irish Coast Guard says it addressing an alleged transphobic incident "as a matter of urgency" after allegations appeared online involving two of the group's representatives at Dublin Pride.
Thousands took to the streets on Saturday to march for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the festivities including members from the coast guard who took part in the parade.
A woman has alleged that two men mocked two of her trans friends by referring to them as "it" in a pub near Merrion Square where people gathered after the parade.
In a post online, the woman said the men were in uniform at the time and called for the incident to be looked into.
A spokesman for the Irish Coast Guard told Dublin Live they are aware of the allegation and they do not support any behaviour "which could in any way be interpreted by an individual as transphobic".
They said: "The Irish Coast Guard promotes a respectful and open culture where all individuals, both internal to the organisation and members of the public, are treated with dignity and professionalism.
"This culture is a corner stone of our organisation and all Coast Guard members are duty bound to uphold these principles.
"The Coast Guard has been made aware of a social media posting which has made an allegation of transphobia.
"The Coast Guard does not condone any behaviour which could in any way be interpreted by an individual as transphobic.
"This matter is being addressed as a matter of urgency."
