The more I think about it the more I wonder whether we need a more clearly defined separation between private and commercial pilots? The training world (beyond the PPL) is controlled by relatively few commercial operators who doubtless exercise considerable influence throughout Europe. They clearly have vested interests and the last thing they want is a "simpler" IR.
You might envisage that. However, it doesn't tally with the fact that FCL.008 was chaired by the
IAAPS nominee, and that the training industry has been extremely supportive of the CBM-IR. Thus I suggest we cross that particular bridge when we come to it.