Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Draft law amending the Medical Devices Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (granting competence to the Medicines Agency) (Bill 448 SE) – second reading
2024-10-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the technical details of healthcare regulations and the linguistic clarity of the legislation. The speaker accepts the technical necessity of granting authority to the Agency of Medicines, referencing a possible previous error when that authority was transferred under the Health Board. However, he strongly criticizes the overly broad definition of the term 'medical device,' which includes simple supplies and leaves a "ridiculous impression" of the law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the administrative history of medical device regulation and the previous transfers of competence between the State Agency of Medicines and the Health Board. He/She is familiar with the scope of the law, citing simple supplies such as cotton swabs and adhesive plasters alongside technical devices as examples.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical and inquiry-based, focusing on the linguistic clarity and logic of the law. The speaker uses a rhetorical question to emphasize the need to call things by their proper names and avoid terminology that might strike the average person as humorous. The tone is formal and businesslike, addressing the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker references their active participation in the work of the Social Affairs Committee, where the technical nature of the draft bill in question was addressed. They are appearing at the Riigikogu session as the questioner during the second reading of the draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition to the substantive goal of the draft bill (the transfer of competence). Criticism is aimed at the terminological ambiguity and overly broad definition within the legislation, which is causing confusion. Specific opponents or groups are not named.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker referenced collaboration with colleagues on the Social Affairs Committee, mentioning that "we discussed this in the Social Affairs Committee," which indicates a willingness to address the technical aspects of the draft bill collectively.
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Regional Focus
Data is scarce.
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Economic Views
Data is scarce.
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Social Issues
The social focus is on regulations within the healthcare sector, particularly the legal definition of medical devices and its impact on the comprehensibility of the law. It is emphasized that the law must be understandable even to the average person.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the processing of the draft amendment to the Medical Devices Act (448 SE), which concerns granting competence to the State Agency of Medicines. The speaker is focusing on improving the terminological definitions and clarity of the Act to prevent the incorrect use of the terms.
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