Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political stance is highly critical regarding the social welfare system’s lack of accountability and poor service quality. The speaker emphasizes that action is only initiated following media intervention, which points to a systemic failure. This position is clearly results-oriented and values-driven, demanding improved service in return for the high costs. The politician rejects the minister’s comparisons used to diffuse responsibility, demanding specific accountability at the service provider level.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the quality requirements and procedural regulations governing social welfare services. Specialist knowledge relates to staffing requirements (two employees lacked the necessary training) and the consideration of basic family member preferences (e.g., avoiding male carers). It is stressed that deficiencies were identified, contrary to the minister's assertions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, emphasizing unjustified incidents and a lack of accountability. An emotional appeal is employed, highlighting the negative impact of the case on loved ones and the entire social system. The speaker utilizes pointed questions and irony to criticize the search for excuses and the swift action taken only after media intervention.
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Activity Patterns
Data regarding activity patterns is insufficient, with the exception of participation in the discussion concerning the inquiry into the Pihlakodu case and the actions of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker is active in highlighting social sector issues.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the minister and social welfare service providers (both municipal and private entities) for their lack of accountability. The criticism is both procedural and results-based, rejecting attempts to justify the deficiencies and demanding that lessons be learned from the incident. Separately, the passivity of the institutions prior to media intervention is also criticized.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national social welfare system and the quality of its services, specifically referencing the Pihlakodu case. It is stressed that this incident tarnished the entire social system and sector, demonstrating a wider national focus on the issue.
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Economic Views
The economic arguments center on the discrepancy between the price and quality of the service. The speaker criticizes the excessively high prices for a service whose quality does not match what is being offered, pointing out the need to ensure consumers get better value for their money.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue concerns the quality and accountability of the welfare system, emphasizing the need to protect loved ones and ensure that basic requirements are met. Particular emphasis is placed on taking into account the wishes of family members and ensuring that caregivers have adequate training.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward monitoring compliance with existing procedural and training requirements and improving the system. The speaker calls for lessons to be learned from what happened, which points to the necessity of strengthening regulations and accountability in social welfare.
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