Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
Asks about the Pihlakodu case and expresses concern regarding the oversight of care homes. Inquires what steps have been taken to improve supervision and prevent the hiring of untrustworthy personnel.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the care home supervision system and quality requirements. Shows an understanding of how to ensure the protection and safety of vulnerable people.
Rhetorical Style
The approach uses an emotional angle, highlighting the human aspect of the issues facing care homes. It provides specific examples and statistics while maintaining an empathetic tone. It stresses the good work done by the overwhelming majority of staff, thus avoiding generalizations about the entire sector.
Activity Patterns
He/She posed a series of questions regarding the social sector, focusing on the oversight of care homes and the integration reform. He/She demonstrated sustained interest in social policy.
Opposition Stance
Criticized the government's social policy and the deficiencies of the care reform. They accused the government of an insufficient response to the Pihlakodu incident and demanded stronger oversight in nursing homes.
Collaboration Style
They called for cooperation in enhancing the oversight of care homes and stressed the necessity of involving all stakeholders—including both government agencies and the operators of the care homes themselves. They further emphasized the need for constructive collaboration when addressing these issues.
Regional Focus
He/She inquired about regional policy, emphasizing the necessity of improving the quality of life in rural areas. He/She criticized the trend of "city-state-ification" and called for concrete measures.
Economic Views
It criticizes the government's changes to labor policy and demands the protection of workers' rights. It supports social dialogue and the inclusion of trade unions in decision-making processes.
Social Issues
He/She inquired about the security of care homes, stressing the necessity of protecting human dignity and rights. Systemic measures were called for.
Legislative Focus
The speaker raised questions concerning the supervision of care homes, demanding stronger regulation and improved protection for vulnerable individuals. The legislative focus was on the social welfare sector, with the aim of enhancing the quality of services.