Regulation 10 and 14 deal with the right of residence/permanent residence for family members in the event of divorce. The Regulation states that a family member of a Union Citizen may retain a right of residence in the State on an individual and personal basis in the event of the Union Citizen’s divorce, in the following circumstnaces;
(i) Prior to initiation of divorce, the marriage lasted at least 3 years, including one in the State
However, the family member must also satisfy the Minister that he is in employment/self employed/self sufficient.
A family member who meets these criteria is entitled to reside independently in the State after the divorce. Regulation 14 directs that such a family member shall then acquire a right to permanent residence after lawfully residing in the State for a period of five years.
http://brophysolicitorsimmigration.blog ... ns-in.html
Get a solicitor to file it for you, much more easier, formal and better process if done by immigration consultant/solicitor then picking info from here and there as it is very important matter imho.