Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Accessibility of the special care service by court order
2025-10-22
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Political Position
The political stance centers on the crisis surrounding the enforcement of court decisions regarding the availability of closed special care services, stressing that these judicial rulings must be implemented. The speaker is deeply concerned about the state's failure to provide necessary services for dangerous individuals, a situation that jeopardizes both their loved ones and local municipalities. This position is clearly outcome-oriented and demands a swift solution and additional financial resources from the government.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the special welfare system, naming specific closed service providers (Viljandi, Merimetsa, Sillamäe) and next-stage institutions (Võru). They are aware of the issues within the service transition chain and the length of the waiting lists, as well as staffing problems in service provision. They use technical terms such as "unstable service" and refer to the specifics of court-ordered placement/referral.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and pressing, emphasizing the crisis situation and security deficiencies, using phrases such as "in distress and concerned" and "desperate measures." The speaker employs both logical argumentation (the demand for the enforcement of court decisions) and emotional appeal, referencing suicidal tendencies and dangerousness. He poses direct and challenging questions to the minister aimed at finding solutions, for instance, whether local municipalities should sue the state.
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Activity Patterns
The address was delivered during an information session, directed at the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs. The speaker has been in contact with the various local municipalities where these dangerous individuals reside, and also referenced the media (Kadri Ibrus) for keeping the issue under close scrutiny.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the government and the state (the Republic of Estonia, the Ministry of Social Affairs) for their inability to guarantee service availability and secure additional funding. The criticism is policy- and procedural-based, stemming from the fact that court decisions remain unenforced and local governments must bear the resulting extra costs.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker thanks the journalist, Kadri Ibrus, for keeping this issue on the public agenda, recognizing the media's crucial role in bringing important social problems to light. The speaker serves as a conduit for the concerns of local municipalities and affected families, supporting their efforts to ensure safety and security.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national service provision crisis, but this is strongly linked to specific regional institutions (Viljandi, Merimetsa, Sillamäe, Võru) and the issues faced by local municipalities. He/She emphasizes the desperate situation of these municipalities, which are forced to ensure security on their own.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations point to the necessity of increasing public spending to improve both the volume and quality of special welfare services. The speaker supports the idea that local governments should be able to submit invoices to the Ministry of Social Affairs to cover additional costs when they provide the service at their own expense.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the availability of closed institutional care for dangerous and suicidal individuals, emphasizing the safety of both these individuals and the staff providing the service. He/She highlights the similarity between the shortage of kindergarten places and the waiting lists for special care, underscoring the systemic failure to provide these services.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on ensuring the enforcement of existing legal acts (court judgments) and improving the capacity for service provision. The speaker is calling for additional financial resources to address the service deficit, rather than creating new laws.
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