By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is at the national level, addressing the Social Welfare Act and the state funding of the subsistence benefit, which is administered by local authorities. Regional specificity is not emphasized, although the role of local governments (LGUs) is mentioned regarding the disbursement of the benefit and the setting of maximum limits for housing costs.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is on state-level salary issues within the cultural sector and the budget of the Ministry of Culture. An international comparison (the resignation of the Lithuanian Minister of Culture) is used as a cautionary example to emphasize the seriousness of the problem.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
A strong regional policy focus, emphasizing the significance of increasing supplementary support for public transport from a regional policy perspective. Furthermore, employment issues within the agricultural sector (Ekseko) have been highlighted, which impact the regional situation.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The regional focus is on local governments and easing their obligations, especially concerning the provision of school meals and the costs associated with special welfare services. Support for farmers and entrepreneurs who establish shops in rural areas is also mentioned. Emphasis is placed on the situation of municipalities that have taken the state to court over the costs of special welfare services.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is national, addressing the availability and funding of special welfare services across Estonia, with reference to the construction of family-type residences "all over the country." Separate emphasis is placed on the financial burden on local governments and how they fulfill their duties in providing these state services.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Data missing.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national laws and social policy, but the transportation needs of elderly disabled people living in sparsely populated areas are also highlighted, for whom a car is the only means of accessing a doctor. The distribution of tasks and tax revenue between the state and local governments is also addressed, while expressing concern over the increase in local government obligations.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker is clearly focused on regional issues, specifically referencing the county newspaper Sakala and the Execo seafarm. This demonstrates a strong focus on the economic crisis and employment situation within that particular region. Emphasis is placed on the layoffs of local employees and their welfare.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is mainly on national social policy and security issues. The only specific regional reference is the Tartu University Hospital Clinical Center, concerning the provision of healthcare services to inmates, but this falls within the context of a national prison service agreement.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is strictly on national issues, covering the operations of the Bank of Estonia and the tax policy decisions made by the Parliament/Government, which impact every resident.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on the national administration of the social sector and the activities of the Chancellor of Justice; there are no references to specific regional or local problems.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is a very strong regional focus, emphasizing service deficiencies outside major metropolitan areas (Tallinn, Tartu). The example of Viljandi is specifically highlighted in the context of palliative care, where people are forced to leave for another country. The objective is to ensure life and the accessibility of services throughout Estonia.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is entirely on national socio-political issues and legislation that affect all residents of Estonia. There is no regional or local emphasis in the speeches.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is evident in the proposal to amend the kindergarten attendance fee, which is considered a matter of regional policy significance. The objective is to ensure the equal treatment of children across Estonia, highlighting Saaremaa, Ida-Virumaa, and Central Estonia as examples.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is clearly directed towards the work of the Viljandi Courthouse of the Tartu County Court and the resolution of social sector cases handled there. This indicates attention being paid to local or regional aspects of the judicial system's functioning.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national socio-political issues and the budgetary process, specifically addressing the nationwide increase of the minimum income support threshold. There is no regional or local emphasis.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing nationwide social policy (the subsistence minimum), national security, and the critical social security IT infrastructure (SKAIS). There are no references to specific regional or local issues.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is clearly on national systems and policies (the care reform, SKAIS, and the reorganization of the school network). Specific regional projects or local municipalities are highlighted only in relation to the administrative burden associated with the care reform.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is entirely on national systems and services (such as the availability of special care services and the reliability of SKAIS), which impact 800,000 people throughout Estonia. Regional or local issues are addressed only through the concerns raised by the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities regarding the provision of national services.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is indirect, referencing concerns over the depopulation of peripheral areas and the growing educational inequality within Estonia, linking these problems to broader economic decisions.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is primarily national (the labor market, forestry), but there is also a clear regional interest in supporting local municipalities when developing renewable energy plans. Furthermore, the involvement of communities in the planning process is specifically emphasized.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is placed on both national education policy and specific regional examples. Viljandi is mentioned (referencing the graduates of the University of Tartu's Senior University program) along with Kuressaare (where the "Noor Meister" festival takes place at the Kuressaare Vocational School), demonstrating an awareness of local educational institutions.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is national, but the large regional disparities in the availability of social services across Estonia are emphasized. The problems faced by rural areas are highlighted separately, referencing the example of a mother whose child, who has an autism spectrum disorder, is unable to access the necessary services.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on social protection information systems and state budget negotiations at the national level. The problem under consideration affects 800,000 benefit recipients across Estonia.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main focus is on national socio-political issues, but specific regional activity is also mentioned, referencing the minister's meeting with the Viljandi County Association of Local Authorities. The regional concern relates to the need for additional public transport resources due to the potential later scheduling of the start of the school day, which impacts county-wide transportation.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is exclusively on national policy issues, such as the funding of social and healthcare, the administration of the pension system, and coalition negotiations. There is no regional focus.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker highlights the example of the Viljandi City Library, thus underscoring the regional or local dimension of the public library reform's consequences. Furthermore, they reference international practice, specifically mentioning Finland's recommendations regarding crisis reserves.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is clearly national, addressing the concerns of the people of Estonia and general issues regarding the legal system. Specific regional topics or areas are not mentioned.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on national economic and socio-political issues, such as inflation, the state budget, and labor law, without a specific regional emphasis.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly domestic, emphasizing national priorities, such as creating jobs for our own people and addressing the issue of NEET youth. Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on the operations of seven specific special schools (Kammeri, Raikküla, Valga Jaanikese, etc.) in various regions across Estonia. It is emphasized that the school locations are situated at seven different addresses, and the education provided there helps students cope better as adults.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the demographic crisis and structural solutions for the cabinet.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is clearly national, concentrating on the health and defense capability of the Estonian people more broadly.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is focusing on regional issues, highlighting the specific situation in Viljandimaa County and Ämmuste School to support their argument regarding the quality of work in small schools. This underscores the representation of local-level concerns and personal, firsthand knowledge of the developments in the area.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is placed on the role of local governments in assessing disability and the need for assistance, emphasizing the necessity of clarification efforts and auditing within municipal procedures. He/She notes that local governments are autonomous in their decisions, but the majority still assesses the actual need for assistance. There is no specific regional focus; the topic is nationwide.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily on international aid issues (assisting Ukraine) and national social and tax policy. Regional or local focus is absent.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is national, emphasizing that the bill affects 24 hospital pharmacies across Estonia. This highlights the concern that the legal amendment should offer nationwide solutions.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is on the capacity of local municipalities (KOV) to provide social services, noting the significant differences in service quality and co-payment requirements nationwide. Specific attention is drawn to regions where the municipality operates its own care home, contrasting this model with the purchasing of services from private enterprises.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is on supporting local authorities (LGs) and addressing their varying capacities to provide social services, noting that these LGs are "highly diverse." It is emphasized that regional issues require tailored solutions, and support must be accessible throughout Estonia.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is mainly on national legislation, but emphasis is also placed on solving regional issues, such as changing residential addresses following the closure of large care homes. Specific attention is drawn to concerns regarding public transport and the accessibility of rural areas in the Viljandi region, particularly in the context of hobby schools.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide legislative changes and the role of local municipalities in fulfilling child protection duties. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned; rather, the obligations of the local government are emphasized.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
There is a strong focus on the role and capacity of local authorities (LAs) in the provision of social services, noting that the care reform represented the largest financial support provided to LAs in the last 30 years. Emphasis is placed on the fact that service accessibility should not depend on the place of residence, and better cooperation is needed within counties or across multiple counties.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the activities of the Estonian Chamber of Veterinarians and the Rural Affairs Committee. There are no specific regional interests or areas involved.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is centered on the role and readiness of local governments to train the populace, emphasizing the necessity of national projects to support the local level.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The regional focus is directed toward local government policy and the activities of electoral alliances. The speaker uses the example of the city of Viljandi to demonstrate the accountability and stability of these alliances at the local level.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no regional focus; the discussion addresses nationwide social and health insurance legislation that affects all health-insured persons in Estonia.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national-level education policy and the functioning of the inclusive education system in Estonia as a whole. Regional or local topics are absent.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is limited, but it does include a mention of Malle Vahtra, the chairperson of the Viljandi Hospital Patients' Council, who confirmed the existence of the problem in Viljandi County. This demonstrates a certain level of attention being paid to local concerns and their resolution.