By Plenary Sessions: Irja Lutsar
Total Sessions: 51
Fully Profiled: 51
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian state's efforts, prices in Estonia) and the international level (the impact of the war in Ukraine, a comparison with Finland regarding the number of pharmacies). Specific local or regional topics are not covered.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on international issues, comparing Estonia's e-residency program with those of other countries (around 200). There is a lack of focus on specific local or regional projects.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national social security regulations and their impact on the Estonian taxpayer and the budget of the Health Insurance Fund. Internationally, the discussion addresses social guarantees for Ukrainian war refugees and the issue of benefits for third-country nationals, with reference also made to the example set by the Polish parliament. There is no specific regional or local focus within Estonia.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the state budget and the funding of research and development (R&D) for the ministries (the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Ministry of Finance) in Estonia.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is at the national level ("Children in Estonia"); regional or local focus is absent.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly international and global, stressing that data protection issues in healthcare affect Estonia, the European Union, and the entire world.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Not enough data
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Attention is focused solely on national legislation and the rights of the Estonian people regarding healthcare. Regional or local focus is not mentioned in the speeches.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national topics (Estonian healthcare, state reforms), but it uses Tartu Prison as an example of personal experience. The international aspect is also mentioned, specifically concerning prisoners arriving from Sweden and the capacity of the Estonian medical system to serve them.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is very strong, centering on Estonia's position within the context of the Nordic and Baltic countries. There is a particular emphasis on the need to synchronize the time standard with neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden) to prevent Estonia from becoming a "small island" isolated in a different time zone.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national and international level, addressing the reputation of Estonian higher education and the concern over young people departing for universities abroad. Specific local or regional topics are not included.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national legislation (Bill No. 604) and the development of the national healthcare system (specifically, the availability of palliative care). The international context is also emphasized, calling for increased investment in medical science across Europe, including Estonia.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
There is no regional focus; the emphasis is placed on national legislation and the transposition of European Union directives, the aim of which is to harmonize regulations across the entire EU.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus remains at the national level (Estonia as a digital state and a state governed by the rule of law), but the international dimension of cybercrime is acknowledged, referencing a specific investigation that extended into Romania.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation (the hospital exception in the Estonian market) and international comparisons (studies on the health impact of wind turbines in Western Europe). There is no specific local or regional emphasis in Estonia.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (the Estonian Medicines Agency, the Estonian Immunization Committee) and the international level (the European Medicines Agency, the European Union), emphasizing the European regulatory framework for the control of medicines. There is no focus on specific local areas.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national level (the development of Estonian science) and the international context, emphasizing the movement of scientists between the United States and Europe. There is no local or regional focus present in the speech.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, centering on securing research careers in Estonia and consolidating data at the Estonian level. This stands in contrast to the global scientific community, where researchers are seeking a better life.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on nationwide social services, legislative definitions, and international compliance. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary focus is on the reform of Tallinn's hospital network and the development of two medical campuses (Mustamäe and Lasnamäe). At the same time, it is emphasized that the Tallinn Hospital is a project of national significance, serving at least half of Estonia and requiring state support, compared to the projects in Viljandi, Kuressaare, and Tartu University Hospital (Kliinikum).
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is entirely domestic, addressing the Estonian Medicinal Products Act, the supervisory capacity of the State Agency of Medicines, and the funding principles of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa). Specific Estonian institutions are mentioned, such as the pharmacy of the Tartu University Hospital, along with top Estonian specialists (Professor Hele Everaus).
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international and pan-European, concentrating on substances originating from China and the role of the European Union as a unified actor. Local or domestic issues are absent.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly global, addressing worldwide population growth and the potential displacement associated with it in the context of climate change. There is no mention of local or national issues.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is entirely national, concentrating on the administration of research institutions and the internal procedures of the parliament. There are no references to local, regional, or international topics.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The regional focus is on local governments (LGs), with particular emphasis placed on supporting smaller LGs and small islands. The speaker points out that the new funding model is particularly beneficial for those small municipalities that previously lacked the capacity to apply for project-based funding. Large cities (Tallinn, Tartu) are mentioned primarily as a contrast to clarify the distribution of funding.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national legislation and the healthcare policy of the Republic of Estonia. There are no references to specific regional problems or international topics, apart from a general reference to cases of newborn abandonment occurring worldwide.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
It focuses entirely on national pharmaceutical policy and regulations, analyzing the problems and supply shortages within the Estonian pharmaceutical market. It uses the example of Finland for comparison to assess the potential scope of the law's implementation. There is no specific regional or local focus.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Regional focus is important, as the differences among local governments regarding population size and area were discussed in the context of funding allocation. Specific concern was raised about the accessibility of services and the provision of premises in rural areas. The funding example of the City of Tartu was utilized to justify support for smaller municipalities.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on national legislation and its impact on families and communities more broadly. There are no references to specific regions, local projects, or international issues.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly tied to an incident that occurred in Pärnu, which is being used as an example of a wider national problem concerning juvenile violence. This specific local tragedy serves as the starting point for the discussion.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is clearly on the national level (Estonian legislation, public health) and on international comparison. The speaker repeatedly emphasized the necessity of moving toward the Scandinavian countries' registry system to improve data-driven policy making.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national lawmaking and internal parliamentary procedures, addressing the substance of the Emergency Situation Act. There is no regional or local emphasis.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the general crisis situation of the Estonian economy and finances.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation and international comparison, drawing examples from the United States, Lithuania, and other European countries. There are no references to specific local or regional topics within Estonia.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is on national demographic issues (the Estonian household, the Estonian individual) and the broad European and global context. Specific regional or local topics are absent, with the exception of references to international examples concerning birth rates and family benefits.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is nationwide, addressing the labor shortage and economic distribution across Estonia as a whole, without mentioning specific regions or local projects.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on national-level issues of linguistic integration and education policy that concern the Republic of Estonia as a whole. Specific regions, industries, or local projects are not mentioned.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the availability of health information and crisis preparedness for people residing in Estonia.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The text focuses on regional disparities in healthcare, highlighting a life expectancy gap of up to ten years between the counties of Southern Estonia and Harju and Tartu counties. It calls for research to determine whether these differences stem from poorer access to medical care, lower health awareness, or social factors.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no regional focus; attention is exclusively paid to nationwide social insurance and labor law legislation. The discussion revolves around Estonian work environment and Health Insurance Fund regulations.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It focuses heavily on the national level (the existence of the Estonian state, domestic research, students of Estonian origin) and international regulation (European Union directives, the European Medicines Agency). It stresses that Estonia does not necessarily have to be the star performer in the European Union; rather, being competent is sufficient for reducing bureaucracy.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.