Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Inquiry regarding the provision of mental health support to victims of domestic violence and their children in Lääne-Viru County (No. 489)
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government’s actions and its adherence to the law. The speaker emphasizes that the House and Work Procedure Act is being ignored, and the constitution is treated casually, as if it could be twisted to accommodate the injection of new Marxist ideas. The main political issue is the availability of mental health support for victims of domestic violence, and the deterioration of this access due to new regulations is strongly resisted.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the organization of social welfare and victim support services. They are well acquainted with the contract conclusion procedures of the Social Insurance Board and the impact of the new professional qualification requirements (Regulation No. 20) on the engagement of psychologists and psychotherapists. They are demanding detailed information regarding the execution of the impact analysis and the service budget.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and critical, especially regarding the government’s actions and adherence to the law. Strong and emotional expressions are used (e.g., the constitution as "paper dug empty," which can be "crumpled up"). The style is a blend of procedural indignation and detailed, fact-based questions concerning the organization of social services.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in scrutinizing the government through interpellations, noting that the current inquiry is a follow-up to the previous one. He criticizes the organization of parliamentary work, citing the coalition's failure to make efforts to arrange extra or overnight sessions necessary for legislative work.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is focused on the coalition, accusing them of flouting the Rules of Procedure Act and twisting the constitution. The criticism is intense, addressing both procedural unfairness and socio-political decisions that worsen the accessibility of aid. They have expressed no willingness to compromise, demanding instead that the laws be followed.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is very clear, centering on Lääne-Virumaa, which is the speaker's home county and electoral district. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the risk of declining availability of mental health services outside Harju and Tartu counties, specifically inquiring about the number of service providers in Võrumaa.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data. (The budget of the Social Insurance Board is being asked about, but no position is expressed regarding taxes, regulations, or economic policy.)
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social issue is ensuring mental health support for victims of domestic violence and their children. The speaker is strongly opposed to the new educational requirements, which limit the pool of psychological assistance providers, fearing a decline in service availability in rural areas.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on scrutinizing the government's actions via interpellations and ensuring compliance with existing legislation (the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act). The objective is to clarify the impact and the 2024 budget implications of the Minister of Social Affairs’ Regulation No. 20 (Qualification Requirements for Victim Support Providers).
1 Speeches Analyzed