As far as Sweden is concerned, prior to JAR-FCL, it was possible (in rare cases) to get an IR restricted to day only, but after JAR-FCL and the NQ requirement the Swedish CAA say they have their hands tied behind the back. An exception is no longer possible according to them.
Maybe I should rephrase my 2nd question to read; if someone has been able to do the solo part dual for the NQ since JAR-FCL was fully implemented in their country?
peterh337:
You being a seasoned IFR-pilot, how large a percentage of your IFR-flights would have been cancelled entirely and how many would have seen you diverting to your alternate, given the restricted nature of the EIR?