Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)
2025-06-03
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political focus is currently directed toward improving the quality of welfare services, especially following the regrettable incident where vulnerable individuals suffered. The political framework is clearly policy-driven, requiring the Ministry of Social Affairs to take steps to raise the standard of service quality. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring quality across services provided by the private sector, local governments, and the state.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the structure of the social care system, distinguishing between services provided by the private sector, local authorities, and the state. The expertise focuses on issues concerning the quality and supervision of social services, expanding the discussion from a specific case to the systemic level.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister and the chair of the session directly. The tone is serious and concerned, referencing the "regrettable incident" and "people in a vulnerable situation." The presentation is straightforward and focuses on a logical, broad policy issue.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the Ministry of Social Affairs for its inaction or insufficient efforts in guaranteeing the quality of social welfare services. This constitutes an expression of policy-based and procedural opposition (an official query/interpellation) demanding concrete action plans from the Ministry.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the responsibilities of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the quality of welfare services more broadly. The discussion includes service providers at the national, local government, and private sector levels.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data. The role of the private sector in the provision of welfare services is mentioned, but there is no position on taxes, spending, or regulation.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is the security of individuals in vulnerable circumstances and the quality of social welfare services. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing social protection and a high standard of services, specifically when responding to an incident that has caused concrete harm.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed at improving the quality of existing welfare services and the action plans set forth by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The priority is strengthening oversight and raising service standards, which necessitates specific actions from the ministry.
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