The only email I got from AIB in the meantime was an email to say they're breaking up with Irish Life, and that I'll be dealing with Irish Life in the future.
Just as important, If your haven't been covered for Mortgage then you're entitled to all your payments back from either AIB or IL.
Which could be a tidy sum by now.
I'm pretty sure if you make a claim for a refund they'll establish quickly whether you're covered or not.