By Plenary Sessions: Irja Lutsar
Total Sessions: 51
Fully Profiled: 51
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The opposition is challenging the accuracy of the economic explanation presented by the Prime Minister, asking specifically how excessive retail space affects the VAT and pricing of foodstuffs. The criticism is primarily interrogative and mechanism-based, seeking either confirmation or clarification regarding the government's position.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data set
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Direct confrontation is absent, but the speaker reports on Kalle Grünthal's proposal to withhold benefits from non-working third-country nationals who are not refugees. This proposal was rejected by the minister, who stressed that social guarantees are granted alongside refugee status and that this is a matter of the rule of law. Also addressed is Tanel Kiik's concern that standardizing maternity benefits might financially disadvantage those who do not abuse the system.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
There is no direct confrontation, but criticism is aimed at the government's funding regulation mechanisms, questioning whether the Ministry of Finance can ensure the necessary R&D funding in the domain of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
There is no confrontation; the criticism is aimed rather at the uniformity of policy than at specific opponents.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The criticism is directed against systemic over-regulation and data protection rules that impede scientific research and medical education. Specific political opponents are not named; rather, the focus is on criticizing the broader regulatory environment, which is described as "grinding to a halt."
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the proponents of the draft legislation (the minister or the government) and the procedure that resulted in the creation of an overly voluminous and impractical law. The opposition is focused on policy and procedural matters, specifically highlighting the disproportionate scope and content of the law within the context of a civil crisis.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The criticism is directed at the actions of the absent rapporteur (Evelin Poolamets) and her parliamentary group, highlighting the procedural failure and lack of preparation. The speaker asks pointedly why the absence was not disclosed beforehand and demands an apology should the absence prove to be intentional.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Direct political opponents are not criticized; instead, common fears associated with advance directives are addressed and debunked, such as the fear of limiting treatment for young accident victims. The current unregulated situation regarding assisted dying is also criticized, referencing the confusion generated by the Tammert case, which the people of Estonia do not deserve.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker criticizes the opposition, particularly Mr. Läänemets, who, in the speaker’s estimation, exaggerates the extent of health problems among prisoners. The opposition is accused of suppressing reforms and moving a vote of no confidence against the minister precisely because the minister is attempting to implement changes. The criticism targets both political inaction and the distortion of facts.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The criticism is directed against the inaction of the rapporteur and the responsible institutions, given their failure to resolve the issues over the course of a year. The opposition is focused on the lack of results and general passivity, rather than being aimed specifically at a political adversary.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The opposition is directed against the preparation and underlying basis of the proposal put forward by the rapporteur, questioning both the failure to investigate Estonian support and the absence of international consultation. The criticism is substantive and procedural, demanding the presentation of evidence instead of mere belief. The intensity of the opposition is moderate, manifesting as questions and requests for clarification.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is no direct opposition, but the speaker indirectly criticizes the current state of higher education in Estonia, citing a loss of trust and shortcomings that the Minister of Education should address.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Direct political opponents are not criticized, but the notion that the draft bill legalizes euthanasia—for which society is not yet ready—is refuted. The criticism is directed at the state’s insufficient investment in palliative care and basic research in medical science, especially when compared to what is happening in the USA.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main opposition is directed at the activities of the EKRE parliamentary group, which is being criticized for its obstruction during the processing of the Tobacco Act. The criticism is procedural, citing as an example the repeated submission of amendments aimed at changing the numbers of fine units (e.g., 205, 204, 203 fine units). It was decided by consensus to reject EKRE's obstructionist proposals.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The criticism is directed at the government's inaction or inefficiency because assistance for victims of identity theft is unavailable. The opposition is policy- and results-based, emphasizing the state's inability to fulfill its obligations as a rule-of-law nation.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There isn't enough data.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
No direct confrontation or criticism of political opponents is present. The criticism is instead aimed at the restrictions in the previous version of the law, which prevented the drug from being used to treat more than ten patients.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary opposition is aimed at the sponsors of the draft legislation, who are being criticized for their lack of scientific competence and for making unsubstantiated claims. The speaker deems it malicious to question the impartiality of the State Agency of Medicines' experts without clear evidence. Criticism is also leveled at the methodology of the opposing party's research, which has neither been peer-reviewed nor validated.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No opposing side or political group is directly criticized; the questions are aimed at improving policy implementation and future-proofing, not confrontation.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No opposition is voiced towards any political group or individual; criticism is absent. The address focuses exclusively on expressing support and highlighting the positive aspects of the bill.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism targets the Center Party's procedural delays in placing the draft bill on the agenda, as well as their initial concept, which centered on legal unification rather than functional reform. The statement also relays the Center Party representative’s suspicions that the merger of Tallinn hospitals might be intended to offset the debts of the North Estonian Regional Hospital (PERH).
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary conflict is with the Minister of Health (Riina) and the arguments presented in the draft bill, with which the speaker repeatedly disagrees on substantive matters, particularly concerning safety requirements and the necessity of clinical trials. The criticism targets a political direction that permits drugs to enter the market without undergoing a rigorous regulatory process. The opposition is rooted in policy and regulation, stressing that the easing of restrictions is premature.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main confrontation is directed against Kalle Grünthal, who is being criticized for urging the public to remain unvaccinated. The criticism is intense and based on healthcare policy, contrasting his claims with the positions of the experts at the Agency of Medicines.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at a specific group of representatives who are not part of the coalition and whose absences from committees are systematic. The objection is procedural and focuses on the disregard of professional duties, not the political substance.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The criticism is aimed at the draft bill's lack of thorough consideration, particularly concerning children's liability and the risk of manipulation within adult disputes. Direct opponents are not named; rather, the critique focuses on procedural ambiguity and the tendency to stray from the main topic.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
No criticism is directed towards specific opponents or groups. The speaker neutrally addresses concerns raised by bodies such as the Association of Cities and Municipalities (e.g., labor shortage), viewing these issues as problems requiring solutions, rather than acts of opposition. There is a complete absence of aggressive or confrontational rhetoric.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at the initiators of a specific draft law, criticizing their proposal due to political inconsistency, vague wording, and the potential for causing social harm. The criticism is sharp and policy-based, stressing that the bill would publicly shame women and punish them twice over. Varro Vooglaid’s stance is also referenced, but the main focus is on opposing the changes to funding.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is primarily aimed at the metrics established by the government or ministry and the implementation of activity-based budgeting. The opposition is both procedural and policy-based, focusing on the fact that the current system is dysfunctional and requires a complete overhaul. Specific political opponents are not named; instead, the poor design of the system itself is being criticized.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the market situation of pharmaceutical wholesalers (low competition, predominantly two players) and the Ministry of Social Affairs (SOM), which failed to convince the commission of the necessity of broad import rights. Concern is expressed that the state is interfering excessively in the private sector-driven pharmaceutical market and that there is a lack of open dialogue on this issue. It favors narrower regulation that would restrict hospital activities to emergency situations.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There were no opposing viewpoints or criticism aimed at political opponents. The discussion focused instead on constructive debate and responding to questions raised by committee members, all aimed at improving and clarifying the draft bill.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The criticism is aimed primarily at the bill's deficiencies concerning data protection, rather than targeting specific opponents or political groups. There is no intense attack or personal criticism involved; instead, it is simply the raising of a procedural issue.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The opposition is directed at the specific idea of merging the Agency of Medicines and the Health Board, which is considered a bad idea, and where the completely different expertise of the two agencies is emphasized. The criticism is based on policy and expertise, not personal grounds.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The criticism is directed primarily at the Estonian state's currently deficient data collection system and the reliance on emotion-based decision-making, rather than specific political opponents. There is no direct opposition or personal criticism present.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The speaker does not directly criticize the opposition party, but instead challenges the narrow focus of the National Defense Committee and the procedural decision to exclude the Social Affairs Committee from the debate on the bill. The criticism is aimed at deficiencies in the scope and procedure of the law, not at individuals.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The criticism is implicitly aimed at the government's inaction or inefficiency in resolving the economic crisis and building public trust. The opposition is not personal; rather, it focuses on the government's failure to involve independent experts and explain its decisions to the public.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponents are those who are skeptical about lowering the voting age, such as Jaak Valge, whose arguments he directly refutes. The sharpest opposition is expressed by accusing Urmas Reinsalu of populism, posing a direct rhetorical question to him. He also refutes the general negative arguments concerning the susceptibility of young people and their lack of life experience.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
There is no direct political confrontation, but criticism is aimed at the existing measures, which focus solely on financial contributions (family benefits), and the prevailing societal attitude that views the elderly as a burden. They also oppose the ideology that deems a small family fashionable, and the pressure placed upon young women.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The criticism is aimed primarily at the lack of analytical depth in the presented report and the illogical nature of the general economic situation, rather than specific political opponents or groups.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There isn't enough data.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
No direct opposition to the proposal is voiced; instead, a constructive, policy-based challenge is raised concerning its practical execution. The criticism focuses on the proposal's deficiencies in managing crisis situations and addressing communication requirements, rather than the proposal's objective itself.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at existing regulations that impede the rapid availability of data and decision-making. The opposition is procedural and policy-based, not personal, and specific political opponents are not named.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the healthcare system’s deficient planning (including demand-driven treatment and inadequate quality control) and the minister’s overly narrow focus on prevention at the expense of treatment quality. The specific legislative proposal (the VAT reduction) is being opposed due to its lack of clarity and the resulting inequity compared to other severe diseases (e.g., cystic fibrosis). The criticism is focused on policy and procedure, not on the individual.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Direct opponents are not criticized; instead, potential objections are addressed (such as the fear that people will start gaming the system), noting that the Minister of Health did not perceive this danger. The criticism is directed more toward the draft's unambitious timeline rather than its substantive direction.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the government concerning the instability of science funding and the excessive bureaucracy that obstructs the work of scientists. Regarding vaccines, he/she criticizes the bill's initiators (e.g., Mr. Poolamets) who disseminate claims about the criminality of pharmaceutical companies and the dangers of vaccines, refuting these assertions with scientific data.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.