Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – first reading (500 SE)
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The politician strongly advocates for funding local authorities (LAs) to provide social services, stressing that this support must be accessible to all LAs, irrespective of the speed or skill with which they apply for it. He underscores the necessity of addressing regionally diverse concerns and demands accountability in service delivery. His approach is policy-driven, focusing on equitable distribution and rigorous oversight.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the implementation of social welfare and regional specificities, mentioning the impact that the presence or absence of staff has on service provision. He/She focuses on the equitable distribution of funding and emphasizes the need for clear reporting and a comprehensive overview of the services being offered.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is appreciative and constructive, starting with praise for the support distribution mechanism. The speaker employs logical argumentation, illustrating regional differences by referencing the nature of fortune and misfortune. The speech is formal and concludes with a specific oversight question.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker expresses appreciation and support for the initiators of the draft legislation, focusing on constructive oversight and continuous improvement. The collaborative style is supportive and inquisitive, seeking clarification regarding the plans for service delivery.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly regional, underscoring the necessity of supporting all local governments throughout Estonia. Regional specificities and concerns are highlighted separately, requiring varied approaches, particularly concerning the availability of staff.
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Economic Views
The views concern the allocation of public funds, supporting expenditures for social services directed towards local governments. Emphasis is placed on the fairness of the distribution, which must not depend on the administrative speed or skill involved in the application process.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is social welfare and the accessibility of services, emphasizing that people in distress require assistance in a wide variety of ways. The objective is to ensure the provision of services despite challenges stemming from regional specificities and the availability of staff.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the supervision and reporting of the implementation of the amendment to the Social Welfare Act (500 SE). The speaker is an advocate who demands a clear overview of what services local governments provided with the allocated money.
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