By Months: Irja Lutsar
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
2 Speeches
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10.2025
15 Speeches
There is no direct opposition, but the speaker raises a scrutinizing question regarding the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance and the government for regulating research and development funding. The criticism is directed primarily at the procedure and the setting of priorities, rather than at specific individuals.
09.2025
7 Speeches
Criticism is directed against inefficient procedures and overregulation, especially in the field of data protection, which hinders the development of science. Direct political opponents or individuals are not criticized; instead, emphasis is placed on the volume and complexity of the law, which makes reading and implementing it impossible.
06.2025
10 Speeches
The speaker sharply criticizes the opposition (referring to those who filed the motion of no confidence) for attacking the minister who is actually implementing reforms, rather than focusing their criticism on those who are doing nothing. He also disputes Mr. Läänemets’ assertions regarding the poor health of prisoners, citing his own research conducted within the prison system. Furthermore, he criticizes the previous failure to address issues within legal education.
05.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker avoids direct criticism of any opposing party, but the question posed suggests dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Education's failure to act in ensuring the quality of higher education. There are no overt attacks or outright refusals to compromise.
04.2025
13 Speeches
The main confrontation was with the EKRE faction, whose 100 amendments to the draft Tobacco Act were labeled as obstructionist and were consensually disregarded by the committee. The criticism was procedural, as the proposals were essentially repetitive and obstructed the legislative process. It also presents indirect opposition to those who view the ethics committee requirement as delaying the availability of medicines, by emphasizing the priority of patient safety.
03.2025
5 Speeches
He/She strongly opposes the bill's proponents, criticizing their incompetence in handling medical matters and their decision to call into question the impartiality of drug regulatory agencies. The criticism targets both the substance of the draft and the procedural jurisdiction, emphasizing that the Riigikogu (Parliament) is not the appropriate venue for deciding whether medicines should be authorized for the market. He/She demands arguments from the opposition and suggests they address the State Agency of Medicines.
02.2025
2 Speeches
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01.2025
11 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the Centre Party concerning the delays in the Tallinn Hospital project and the obsolescence of the proposals. The critic also takes issue with the Centre Party representative’s claims regarding the desire to offset the debts of the North Estonian Regional Hospital (PERH) by merging Tallinn hospitals. The criticism is primarily procedural and relates to substantive policy matters, rather than being personal.