Agenda Profile: Irja Lutsar
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on the issue of planning wind farms, stressing the necessity of collecting and analyzing empirical data concerning the long-term effects of turbines on human health. This position is policy-driven, aimed at bridging existing knowledge gaps, and calls for comparative data from Western Europe.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the international context of wind energy, differentiating between the heights of the tall wind turbines planned for Estonia and the existing turbines in Western Europe. The expertise focuses on scientific studies, particularly the long-term monitoring of health (including psychological or psychosomatic health).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative, formal, and analytical, centering on logical appeal and the pursuit of data. The speaker poses direct questions regarding the citation of research and literature, maintaining a neutral and fact-based tone.
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Activity Patterns
Data on the patterns of activity is available based on only one question posed during a Riigikogu session, specifically concerning the first reading of the draft bill for planning wind farms.
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Opposition Stance
There is no confrontation. The speaker is not criticizing individuals or groups, but is seeking clarifications and supplementary data from the presenter in order to assess the impact of the planning documents.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is both national (Estonian planning) and international (a comparison with Western Europe). It is emphasized that while wind turbines are widespread in Western Europe, potentially taller models are being planned for Estonia.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
Among the social issues, emphasis is placed on the long-term monitoring of the health of people living near wind farms, particularly their psychological and psychosomatic health. This has been put forward as a critical factor in the subsequent handling of the planning procedures.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 569 OE, which concerns the temporary suspension of planning procedures for wind farms. The speaker’s role is to support an evidence-based decision-making process by requiring that existing research and studies be referenced.
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