Speaker of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar says that the board of the Riigikogu did not influence the decision of the chancellery director to dismiss an official. However, Hussar advised that the experienced advisor should not be dismissed.
Did the Council of Elders discuss the official's problem? No, the Council of Elders did not discuss this topic. Such matters do not belong on the agenda of the Council of Elders.
Did politicians pressure the chancellery head? No, the chancellery director made the decision independently. The Riigikogu board does not interfere in the work of the chancellery. The law does not allow it.
Is the flaw in the Gambling Act and the dismissal of the official related? Hussar says that the official did not fulfill their duties. The chancellery director made the decision based on an investigation.
Is the collection of politicians' signatures appropriate? Hussar does not know who the signatures are intended for. If they are for the chancellery, it could be political interference.
Is the opposition doing this as a political game? Hussar believes that collecting signatures could harm the work of the chancellery. This is not a good practice.
Can the Riigikogu board reinstate the official? No, the board does not interfere in the chancellery's personnel policy. If members wish, they can write to the chancellery.
Did the chancellery director's decision damage the reputation of the Riigikogu? Hussar believes that both the decision and the subsequent discussion damaged the reputation. The chancellery director should justify their decision.
Why doesn't the chancellery director speak publicly? Hussar says that the director should explain their decisions. This helps maintain the reputation of the Riigikogu.
Why did Hussar advise not to dismiss the official? He thought this case did not require so much attention. The decision was the chancellery director's own. The board did not interfere but gave advice.
Is giving advice interference? No, Hussar says they only advised. The chancellery director made the decision independently. They were free, and no one pressured them.