One person was believed to be in the vehicle.
Dublin Fire Brigade and emergency services attended a water rescue incident at Howth pier on Wednesday evening.
According to RTÉ, a car entered the water at Howth Pier, with one person believed to be in the vehicle.
The response to the incident involved a coastguard helicopter, an RNLI lifeboat and an Garda Síochána, with members of its Water Unit travelling to the scene.
Dublin Fire Brigade posted about the incident on Twitter, saying: “We’re currently attending a water rescue incident in #Howth as part of a multi-agency response involving @IrishCoastGuard @RNLI @howthcoastguard & firefighters from Kilbarrack, North Strand with advanced paramedics.”
We're currently attending a water rescue incident in #Howth as part of a multi agency response involving @IrishCoastGuard @RNLI @howthcoastguard & firefighters from Kilbarrack, North Strand with advanced paramedics #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/Lp80Xt5zku
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 24, 2018
Divers have since entered the water and attempts are being made to raise the vehicle.
#BreakingNews A major search of Howth Harbour is happening at present.. pic.twitter.com/cgUVwyZG3n
— Padraig O'Reilly Photographer (@padraig_reilly) January 24, 2018
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