I see the Irish are moving assests to Malta in anticipation.
'The Defence Forces have been tasked with providing an evacuation platform for the possible airlift of approximately 40 Irish citizens from Libya. The Air Corps Learjet departed Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel at 8.40pm and an Air Corps CASA aircraft is due to depart at 10.00pm.
Both Aircraft will fly to Valletta, Malta from where they will remain on stand by to fly to Tripoli to conduct the evacuation operation if required. Both aircraft are expected in Valletta by 06.00am (Irish Time) tomorrow morning. '