Agenda Profile: Õnne Pillak
First reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE)
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is procedural, centered on advancing the work of the Social Affairs Committee concerning the amendments to the Child Protection Act. Emphasis was placed on the necessity of addressing the shortage and burnout among child protection workers, and securing sustainable funding for these services once the EU funds expire. Support for continuing the legislative process of the draft bill was consensual and focused on policy execution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social policy and child protection, detailing support services for substitute care, bureaucracy avoidance, and the supervision of child protection workers. Technical terminology is employed (e.g., STAR developments, administrative supervision), and specific funding figures are cited (1.2 million euros in the state budget). The expertise is geared towards the practical implementation and financing of legislative amendments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on an objective synopsis of the Social Committee's discussion and the minister's responses. The discourse is logical and informative, steering clear of emotional appeals or personal viewpoints. Official language is employed, and references are made to the committee's procedural decisions.
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Activity Patterns
The operational pattern demonstrates active involvement in the legislative process, serving as the rapporteur for the lead committee and presenting a summary of the Social Affairs Committee's discussion held on May 13. The speaker's role involves guiding the proceedings and conveying consensus decisions to the Riigikogu plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
None. The speaker does not criticize any political opponent or group, but rather conveys the concerns of local municipalities regarding the shortage of child protection workers.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, stressing that all stakeholders supported the amendments and that the committee made consensual decisions regarding the further procedure of the draft. Close cooperation with the minister and committee members during the question-and-answer round was referenced.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and international funding (EU funds). Local concerns (the shortage and burnout of child protection specialists) have been highlighted by the local governments, which carry out administrative oversight.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the sustainability of social service funding, supporting the transition from diminishing EU funds to state budget financing. The budget allocates 1.2 million euros for family-based substitute care, and emphasizes the need to fund IT solutions and training. Support is given to preventing an increase in bureaucracy.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is improving the quality of child protection and substitute care, which includes the mandatory reporting of a child in need of assistance. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of addressing the shortage and burnout among child protection workers, and ensuring official oversight. Psychological counseling is primarily directed at adult family members involved in substitute care.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the deliberation of the Draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other acts (Bill 427 SE). The speaker supports the further processing of the bill and acts as the procedural leader, moving a motion to conclude the first reading.
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