We received my husbands ILR today!! I am so relieved I could cry.
Despite having a complicated application (no UK entry stamp, only Dublin, plus a lost passport and visa) he must have satisfied their criteria.
I really want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who offered invaluable advice and reassurances, especially Vicky who gives up so much of her own time to help people on this forum.
Good luck to everyone who is waiting on a reply or who are applying soon!