Irish in Libya urged to evacuate by sea

Irish citizens still in Libya have been urged to make their way to the capital Tripoli in preparation for possible evacuation by sea next Tuesday.

A Maltese ferry company that normally runs services between Malta and Italy is seeking permission to dock at Tripoli port to offer around 300 passengers a safe way out of the growing violence.

Tickets for the six-hour trip back to Malta with Virtu Ferries are €1,000 each and passengers will only be able to bring essential belongings as the vehicle-carrying capacity of the company’s fleet is low.