Hi Mindyspears,
I would like to help anyway I can. With regards to your query, We have all intentions to forever be together with our husband in UK, In the application form, I was able to put their for 5 years. The EEA visa is issued for 6 months. Though u may apply for a permanent residence once you are there. Any date will do. Just indicate your husband's irish nationality.
I think u can't PM me for now since your account is restricted access. If you can find my link in facebook or YM in the forum. We can chat from there.