By Agendas: Irja Lutsar

Total Agendas: 58

Fully Profiled: 58

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker participated in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) discussion concerning the nationally important issue, "The Future of the Estonian Economy." This indicates active involvement in debates regarding the economy and national strategies. Data concerning the frequency of other appearances is unavailable.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (717 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Active in legislative committee work, acting as the representative of the Social Affairs Committee (the lead committee representative) during the first reading of Bill 717 SE. The work pattern has focused on documenting previous discussions (the committee session of September 30th) and presenting them to the plenary session.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The pattern of activity is limited to posing a single question during the Social Minister's report, following a previous question, which indicates active participation in parliamentary debates.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The scope of activity during this period is restricted solely to the detailed questions raised during the first reading of the draft State Budget Act. The speaker also made a brief procedural note regarding the round of speeches.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker actively participates in the legislative process, presenting during the first reading of the bill and referencing prior committee work. This demonstrates consistent involvement in the preparation of draft legislation at the Riigikogu level.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The action pattern includes participation in the first reading of a specific bill (668 SE) in the Riigikogu. The speaker refers to the previous reading of certain points and recent personal involvement in resolving the civil crisis. Data regarding the frequency or rhythm of other appearances is unavailable.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker is active in discussions regarding the implementation of the session, offering concrete solutions (a recess, making phone calls). Reference is made to their participation in a previous event ("at an event yesterday morning") alongside other politicians, which demonstrates intense social and political activity.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, and amending the Disability Support Act (604 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaking pattern indicates active involvement in the legislative process, particularly in the work of the Social Affairs Committee and during engagement sessions, where questions were directed to the law's drafters. This pattern of activity is linked to supporting the final phase of a specific draft bill (604 SE) in the Riigikogu. The speaker is committed to providing a comprehensive explanation of this sensitive topic.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker consistently participates in the annual discussions concerning legal education, noting that they even asked the same question on the previous occasion. This indicates regular and repeated participation in specific institutional reviews.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The scope of activity is confined to participation in the Riigikogu session for the first reading of the bill amending the Public Health Act in June 2025. The speaker makes brief, yet substantive interventions, covering both procedural remarks and substantive questions.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is too little data to identify recurring patterns of activity, with the exception of participation in the Riigikogu discussion regarding the report by the Minister of Education and Research.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Speaker 2 refers to their participation in the Social Affairs Committee discussions and notes that the bill has been in preparation for years. There is no data regarding the frequency of appearances or other public activities outside of this current sitting.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in the Riigikogu proceedings, having recently been appointed as the representative of the Social Affairs Committee for the second reading of the draft bill. He/She provides a detailed description of the frequency and decisions of the committee sittings, which occurred six times over a period of nearly two years (2023–2025).
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2025-04-16
Third reading of the bill amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker participated in the third reading debate, referencing earlier statements and the work of the Social Affairs Committee in preparing the legislative amendments.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The data is limited to a single appearance within the framework of the Riigikogu's discussion of the motor vehicle tax and the Traffic Act currently on the agenda. Insufficient data.
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2025-04-09
Second reading of the bill amending the Medicines Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in legislative committee work, serving as the rapporteur and detailing four discussions held by the Social Affairs Committee with the State Agency of Medicines and the Ministry of Social Affairs. They provide an overview of the specific meeting dates and propose a future schedule for the draft legislation (with the final vote set for April 16).
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2025-04-09
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."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

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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2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker took an active role in the debate, delivering both an extended presentation and asking three questions to challenge the opposition's arguments and defend their own stance. They referenced their prior work, specifically a summary of the lessons learned from the pandemic that they had compiled (with a group), recommending that the opposing side read its contents.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The patterns of activity are confined to the asking of two questions during the first reading of a bill at a Riigikogu session. The data does not allow for the assessment of frequency outside of this specific event.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker refers to their previous experience on the Social Affairs Committee, where they have become accustomed to hearing about large IT expenditures, which suggests regular participation in the committee's work. Other activity patterns or the frequency of their attendance are not clear.
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2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, appearing as a representative of the leading committee (the Social Affairs Committee) and providing a comprehensive overview of the sitting. They are involved in processing a specific draft bill (498 OE), noting its repeated withdrawal from the agenda and the committee's heavy workload during the autumn session. They actively participate in answering questions and engaging in discussions.
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2024-12-18
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker served as the representative (rapporteur) for the Social Affairs Committee during the first reading of the bill, providing a detailed overview of the committee's discussion held on December 9th. This demonstrates active involvement in the legislative process and a willingness both to summarize the committee's work and to present personal critique to the plenary session.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in the discussion, posing a question following the presentation and reiterating a previously raised topic, which points to active engagement in the policy review process.
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2024-12-11
Third Reading of the Draft Health Care Act (433 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker attends Riigikogu sessions that last until the early morning hours, noting that last week a speech had to be cancelled due to fatigue (at 3 AM). The current address was initially unplanned, which suggests reactive participation in the debates.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

According to the data, this constitutes a single targeted intervention in the legislative debate, where a critical question is raised concerning the implementation of the bill.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The data shows two interventions during the first reading of the same bill (534 SE) on the same date, suggesting active involvement in the discussion of that specific topic.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The data is limited to the submission of one question during the nationally significant climate debate. Insufficient data for the assessment of regular activity patterns.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker is active in the legislative debate, participating in the bill's first reading and posing questions to the rapporteur. The reference to the intensive discussions within the Social Affairs Committee indicates regular and substantive participation in committee work.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health service) (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The speaker is serving as the rapporteur or spokesperson for the second reading of Draft Act 500, detailing the outcomes and procedural decisions reached during the meetings of the Social Affairs Committee. He/She refers to previous discussions (the first reading) and the committee's consensus decision to authorize the Chair to sign the documents pertaining to the third reading.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker(s) actively participated in the first reading of the specific draft legislation (Bill 459 SE), both posing questions to the rapporteur and delivering a more extensive statement of position. Reference is made to the previous thorough debate and work conducted in the Social Affairs Committee, which demonstrates active monitoring of the bill's proceedings.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (501 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The course of action focuses on legislative work, including participation in the Social Affairs Committee meeting (October 14) and the presentation of the draft bill to the Riigikogu plenary session (October 23) for its first reading. One speaker has been appointed as the representative of the lead committee. The first speech will focus on addressing practical shortcomings in the organization of outpatient care.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – first reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary course of action is representing the Social Affairs Committee and reporting the results of its sessions to the plenary assembly, having been appointed as the representative of the lead committee. The speaker summarizes the committee meeting of October 8th and the Minister's participation therein, demonstrating proactiveness in managing the legislative process.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, taking part both in the work of the Social Affairs Committee and in the plenary session for the second reading of the bill. This demonstrates the consistent raising of the issue and active engagement in committee work.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act (Bill 448 SE) on the Amendment of the Medical Devices Act and the Consequential Amendment of Other Acts (Granting Authority to the State Agency of Medicines)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The pattern of activity is limited to a single appearance in the Riigikogu, where a procedural error was initially made (pressing the wrong button), immediately followed by a substantive address in support of the bill. This indicates active participation in the legislative process.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-13
First Reading of the Draft Public Health Act (433 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speeches were delivered during a late session, which indicates active participation even during extended workdays. The speaker is familiar with the work of the Social Affairs Committee, referencing letters received by committee members (from the Estonian Society of Infertility Treatment and Embryology). An earlier question posed to the minister was also mentioned.
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

Data is scarce.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker was active throughout the discussion day, posing the same substantive question (the necessity of an independent expert council) to two different presenters back-to-back. This demonstrates a focused effort aimed at pushing through a specific procedural proposal during the course of the debate.
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2024-05-30
First reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the European Parliament Election Act (lowering the voting and candidacy age) (414 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker actively engages with youth, visiting schools to give talks, and notes that the young people involved in the Riigikogu were able to convince him/her with their arguments. Participation in sessions that run late into the evening hours is also noted.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

There is only data regarding a single appearance during the debate on a crucial national issue initiated by the Economic Committee, which indicates participation in high-level economic policy debates.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

There is not enough data.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

There is insufficient data to identify regular patterns of participation, apart from involvement in the discussion of the bill in question. One speaker posed a substantive question, and the other made a brief procedural interjection.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient information.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the VAT Rate on Cancer Medicines" (277 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is insufficient data regarding activity patterns, with the exception of participation in the discussion of Riigikogu Draft Bill 277 OE during its first reading.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The records indicate attendance at the Riigikogu sitting on March 19, 2024, during which the Minister of Health’s report on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" was discussed. No other patterns of activity are evident from the speeches that were delivered.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker's pattern of activity involves active participation in the Social Affairs Committee, where they have posed questions to the Minister of Health concerning the matter being addressed.
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2024-01-23
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicines Act (Bill 162 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker's professional activity is centered on legislative work within the Social Affairs Committee, where they participated in the bill's discussion on September 29, 2023, and were appointed as the representative for the lead committee. The presentation to the Riigikogu plenary session took place in January, despite initially being scheduled for October. The speaker delivers reports based on committee hearings and the involvement of experts (the Ministry of Social Affairs, the State Agency of Medicines).
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Missing data
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