By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary focus is on social welfare and ensuring the livelihood of people with special needs (the visually impaired, the elderly). The speaker emphasizes the need to include audio description services for the visually impaired in the legislation and to guarantee sufficient protection of savings for recipients of subsistence benefits, in order to prevent social vulnerability.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The main social issue is wage inequality and the appreciation of highly educated cultural workers in society. This is framed as a moral question concerning the material undervaluation of top specialists.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Environmental protection and the state of nature have been highlighted among social issues, with concern expressed over the decline in the population of small forest birds. Interest is focused on the procedures for commissioning and utilizing national environmental analyses.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
In social matters, the crisis in specialized welfare services is front and center, characterized by extremely long waiting lists (up to 53 months) and low staff wages. Emphasis is also placed on the unequal increase in disability benefits, specifically highlighting the exclusion of children with moderate disabilities, working-age individuals, and elderly recipients of disability benefits from the recent rise.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The key social issue is the accessibility and underfunding of special welfare services, which directly impacts 1,000 individuals and their family caregivers. The speaker stresses the importance of dignified wages for social workers and the necessity of ensuring a decent life in welfare institutions, criticizing the government for reducing social priorities.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The social sector is heavily focused on the accessibility and funding of special welfare services, viewing the fact that 1,000 people are left without a service placement as a critical national problem. Furthermore, the importance of raising the subsistence minimum is stressed, particularly due to the seasonal increase in heating costs.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Social issues are central to the profile, particularly the rights and livelihood of people with disabilities. There is a strong demand for target-group-specific tax relief for individuals with severe and profound disabilities, for whom a vehicle is an essential tool for participating in community life. Criticism is leveled at the increase in benefits, which has been marginal and insufficient for certain groups (e.g., working-age individuals with severe disabilities).
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Among the social issues, emphasis is placed on the need for workers' mental health care and psychological support in connection with the mass culling of animals. This demonstrates concern for the well-being of people affected by the crisis and the psychological consequences associated with such difficult work.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The social sector is the speaker's main priority, focusing on the crisis in specialized care for people with mental health problems, emphasizing the essential nature of the service and its status as a human right. They draw attention to the wage poverty and excessive workload of social sector employees. Additionally, the need to guarantee citizens' rights and transparency regarding data requests by state institutions is stressed, in order to prevent the emergence of insecurity.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Social issues constitute a central theme, highlighting general care for the elderly and specialized welfare services for younger individuals. The speaker strongly advocates for citizens' right to approach officials and receive services, even if this necessitates rigorous scrutiny of systemic flaws, thereby prioritizing social justice within administrative governance.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary social concern revolves around securing the priorities and adequate funding for the social sphere. Within the healthcare context, emphasis is placed on the issue of people seeking help too late, a delay caused by systemic barriers to accessing specialist care.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The central social theme is the accessibility of palliative care and hospices, emphasizing that the lack of these services causes significant pain and expense for people. The speaker expresses strong concern about the emergence of the discussion surrounding assisted suicide, especially if it is driven by healthcare funding problems.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
It focuses on social welfare and the support of vulnerable groups, including improving the livelihood of families with children and ensuring the rights of people with intellectual disabilities. It emphasizes the state's obligation to guarantee the availability of specialized care services and a decent wage for support workers.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speech centers on crises within the social sector, particularly the Pihlakodu case and the plight of the victims. It stresses the necessity for the minister to show empathy and take responsibility for socially vulnerable groups and their loved ones. The management of prison issues is also addressed.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social concern is preventing the escalation of poverty and related social issues, focusing on improving the well-being and coping mechanisms of families with children, single parents, and the elderly. There is an emphasis on the necessity of supporting those who are struggling the most to prevent them from falling into the poverty trap.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
In the social sector, attention is focused on protecting citizens' rights and reputation during lengthy legal proceedings, and on ensuring a balanced approach to the establishment of guardianship. The emphasis is placed on fairness and the protection of individual liberties throughout the process.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is poverty reduction and economic security, highlighting the growing number of families requiring assistance, single parents, and elderly individuals living alone. Particular attention is drawn to the difficulties associated with the heating season, which necessitate immediate intervention.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on child protection, offering strong support for the draft legislation concerning children's rights and safety. He/She directly connects this issue with the celebration of Children's Day.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The primary social issue is poverty prevention and raising the subsistence level, which is deemed essential for guaranteeing people's ability to cope and their overall resilience. It is emphasized that any delay will result in a significant number of people falling into the poverty trap. Social well-being is framed as a security issue.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The main topics are social security, the dignity of clients in care, and the prevention of mistreatment in welfare institutions. Emphasis is placed on the underfunding of the social sector and the necessity of ensuring the accessibility and quality of services. Regarding education, the discussion addresses qualification requirements for youth work and the reorganization of the school network (Maarjamaa State School).
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary social focus is on social benefits for people with disabilities and the availability of special welfare services, particularly regarding the issue of placing 16-year-olds on the service waiting list. Emphasis is also placed on ensuring the operational reliability of the system for paying out social benefits and pensions (SKAIS), which is crucial from a social security standpoint.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the increasing educational inequality, which is tied to wider economic and regional problems. Furthermore, concern is voiced over the general ability of people to cope amidst rising taxes.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main social concern is the growing number of NEET youth and individuals who have fallen outside the labor market (including those without health insurance). The speaker demands that the government dedicate all resources to bringing these people back into the workforce so they are not left behind, stressing the importance of social inclusion and maximizing labor potential.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social theme is education, emphasizing both the valuing of vocational education for youth and supporting the learning motivation of adults and seniors (e.g., universities of the third age). The importance of skills and lifelong learning in society is highlighted.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary social focus is on the rights and social benefits of people with disabilities, emphasizing the need to ensure equal treatment for children with disabilities and reduce the burden on family caregivers. Concerns are being raised about the scarcity and accessibility of places in specialized care services, which constitutes a national issue.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main social issue is the timely availability of pensions and benefits, which is vitally important to the population. Emphasis is placed on the need to protect 800,000 people from unnecessary worry and financial hardship resulting from system failures.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses on improving the well-being of elderly people, the availability of care services, and supporting informal caregivers (who are often considered to be women). It is emphasized that the state has an obligation to ensure a dignified life for those who established Estonia's independence. The timely payment of pensions is presented as a fundamental issue of social security and confidence.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The main social issues are ensuring the ability of the elderly, people with special needs, and young families to cope, as well as the stability of funding for the social sector. There is also a strong focus on the accessibility of healthcare services and the problem of long doctor waiting lists, which points to concerns regarding the quality of public services.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is a heavy focus on social inclusion, highlighting the access to culture for people with special needs and the necessity of improving the current situation. The Paralympic Games are mentioned as a positive example, but the lack of accessibility regarding cultural events is also stressed. Furthermore, the role of public libraries and the impact of their reform are addressed.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Among social topics, the administration of justice and crime are at the forefront, raising concerns about the investigation of "horrific rape cases" and the trust of victims and the public. Emphasis is placed on ensuring the equality and quality of the legal system, particularly in the protection of vulnerable individuals.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The socio-political focus is aimed at supporting vulnerable groups, demanding changes to the subsistence level and assistance for people with special needs. The issue is also being raised regarding the impact of abolishing unemployment benefits on high school graduates who require help entering the labor market.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The main social issue highlighted is the training and employment of NEET youth (young people who are not in education, employment, or training). The speaker urgently stresses that this domestic social problem must be a priority for the allocation of national resources.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The central social issue is the education of children with special needs and the effectiveness of the inclusive education system in Estonia. The speaker strongly advocates for the interests of students in special schools, demanding clarity regarding the definition of inclusive education, its funding, and inter-agency cooperation. The objective is to ensure these children a more dignified life and better opportunities for success.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social issue is the demographic crisis and the decline in births, which is being addressed as a serious, cross-ministerial problem. A solution is being sought at the level of state governance and structure to ensure the topic receives greater attention.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker strongly emphasized social inclusion, demanding the active participation of children with special needs in physical education classes so that they are not sitting on the sidelines. The goal is to ensure that, "Everyone has the opportunity to participate in something that is manageable for them."
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social topic revolves around the organization of education, where the speaker advocates for children's need for small, specialized learning environments. He/She questions the universal suitability of inclusive education for all children and emphasizes that educational policy must take into account the specific needs of every child.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social focus centers on improving the social support system for people with disabilities, emphasizing the necessity of assessing actual need for assistance, rather than basing eligibility solely on diagnoses. It also raises concerns regarding the evaluation of the work performed by disability assessment officials and the accessibility of legal counseling. The objective is to ensure the fair and seamless implementation of social benefits.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Strong support for improving social welfare, especially concerning the accessibility of subsistence benefits for students. It is considered important to solve the problem where young people up to the age of 24 could not receive support if their parents failed to formalize the application or if family relationships were severed.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, the complete focus is placed on elderly care (long-term care services) and guaranteeing social equity, ensuring that access to the service does not rely on the financial contribution of relatives or the pensioner themselves. Emphasis is placed on the critical importance of providing services during the most challenging phase of the life cycle.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social issue revolves around ensuring the well-being and dignity of the elderly in care homes, specifically focusing on their financial security and the ability to cover personal expenses. The text also highlights the vulnerability and high risk of poverty faced by older individuals and single parents.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary social focus is on regulating and ensuring the quality of specialized care services (day and weekly respite care) for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Easing the burden on family caregivers and ensuring the flexibility of social services based on the specific need for assistance are also crucial. Furthermore, the question of public transport accessibility is being raised.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary social issue concerns the rights and inclusion of individuals under guardianship, stressing their right to participate in decision-making, even regarding the simplest matters of daily life organization. The speaker strongly advocates for civil liberties and the right not to feel that "someone else is making decisions on their behalf."
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social focus is on improving child protection, the early identification of children who need assistance, and supporting foster families. There is also strong support for declaring June 1st a national day of observance and a flag day, as well as for initiating a discussion regarding its potential designation as a public holiday.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The primary social issues include the burden placed on informal caregivers, the absence of adequate social guarantees, child protection concerns, and the rapid increase in poverty among the elderly. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring multifaceted support across the entire life course and tackling the demographic challenge to maintain a stable population. Furthermore, age-based discrimination in the labor market and society is criticized.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the accessibility and fair distribution of social services, emphasizing the need to resolve the long waiting lists for specialized care. The social issue is the infringement upon the sense of fairness felt by those awaiting the service, which is being attempted to be solved by restricting the service itself.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes social issues, highlighting the significant contribution veterinarians make to maintaining the mental health of pet owners. Also in focus is the popularity of the profession among young people, which points to issues concerning the labor force and education.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
When it comes to social issues, the digital inclusion and training of seniors are currently front and center. This is considered a critical necessity, particularly in light of the challenges that arose during the coronavirus pandemic. It underscores the concern about the elderly population's ability to cope and their access to digital services.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The social focus is aimed at supporting parents of children with severe health conditions and standardizing care benefits, specifically by extending the 60-day benefit—previously limited to oncological diagnoses—to cover all children in severe condition. This demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice and the protection of vulnerable groups through the healthcare system.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main social issue is education and mental health. The speaker supports the move towards inclusive education but stresses the necessity of protecting those children with special needs for whom this system is unsuitable, in order to prevent the onset of mental health problems and school refusal.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary social topic is the procedure for registering a child following unassisted home births and the protection of parental rights. The speaker emphasizes respecting families' choices and prioritizing the Convention on the Rights of the Child, opposing the current system which infringes upon the human dignity of parents.