Quote Originally Posted by eddiek View Post
This visa process is just a case of thinking you know everything about this visa, until suddenly you lift a rock, and out comes a crab and pinches you on the nose!!!
You're digging too deep Ed

As an Irish citizen you automatically have a right to reside in the UK as part of the common travel area.

Generally the only folks who apply for the EEA registration are those who would otherwise find it tricky to prove residence rights.