Agenda Profile: Irja Lutsar
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance focuses on resolving issues related to amendments to the Register of Family Events Act, while moderately supporting the raising of the topic. The position is clearly policy-driven, concentrating on clarifying existing procedures (such as calling an ambulance for childbirth). The speaker emphasizes that the problem undoubtedly exists and requires a solution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of home birth and emergency medical service protocols, explaining that an ambulance can be called even after the delivery simply to obtain the necessary certificate. This indicates expertise at the intersection of vital statistics procedures and medical protocols. They are able to differentiate between calling an ambulance before and after the birth, and how that affects whether the mother is transported to the hospital or simply issued the required certificate.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is informative and constructive, focusing on clarifying facts and protocols ("Just for the sake of the protocol"). The speaker uses logical arguments and is formal, beginning with an acknowledgement of both the session chair and the presenter for raising the issue. The tone is helpful, and the objective is to share knowledge.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is open and appreciative. The speaker acknowledges the presenter for raising the issue and directly addresses the question posed by the colleague (Andre Hanimäe), demonstrating a readiness to clarify the details together. He also mentions Tanel Kiik's assistance with the verification, which indicates substantive collaboration.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the procedural aspects associated with home birth, supporting the clarification of the system to ensure the proper registration of births, even in non-hospital cases. The focus is on the functionality of the system for obtaining documentation for a child born at home.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Vital Statistics Registration Act (Bill 106 SE). The speaker’s role is supportive and clarifying, helping to improve the understanding underlying the draft act concerning the role of ambulance services in the process of childbirth and subsequent documentation.
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