Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik

Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

2025-05-12

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Political Position
Asks the Minister of Social Affairs about the care reform and supports the development of home services. Emphasizes that the care reform is a step in the right direction, but expresses concern regarding the safety of care homes in light of the Pihlakodu incident.
Topic Expertise
Shows a profound understanding of the care reform and the system for financing social services. Demonstrates the use of specific numerical data—the allocation of over 60 million euros to the sector.
Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a moderate and analytical tone, striking a balance between emotional and logical arguments. In the first speech, the style is direct and inquisitive, focusing on specific issues. In the second and third speeches, the rhetoric becomes more complex and detailed, utilizing both statistical data (over 60 million euros, co-payment reduced from 80% to 50%) and emotional arguments, particularly when addressing the topic of sexual abuse. The speaker avoids direct political attacks, emphasizing the importance of substance over daily political squabbles, but concludes with a strongly emotional appeal for zero tolerance.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The subject raised questions regarding the funding and quality of care homes, with a specific focus on future challenges. They demonstrated a profound interest in the development of the social welfare sector.
Opposition Stance
Criticized the government's social policy, especially the inadequacy of funding for care homes. He/She emphasized that the current allocations do not meet the actual needs.
Collaboration Style
He/She acknowledged the positive results of the care reform, but expressed concern regarding supervision and quality. This demonstrated a balanced approach, recognizing both successes and challenges.
Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
Social Issues
He/She addressed the care reform, acknowledging the positive outcomes but expressing concern regarding quality. He/She emphasized the need to ensure human dignity.
Legislative Focus
Addresses the results and challenges of the care reform, supporting the positive aspects of the reform but emphasizing the need to improve supervision and quality. Expresses strong concern regarding the Pihlakodu case and calls for the establishment of zero tolerance towards such incidents.<Ms-bosrfsWI> <profile type="LEGISLATIVE_FOCUS" period="AGENDA" aid="iiBhq1PooJY">Inquires about subsistence policy, emphasizing the need to raise the subsistence level due to rising prices. Refers to specific statistical data concerning public confidence and calls for the implementation of tax policy measures, such as lowering the VAT on foodstuffs.