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Thomas Ragnarsson (M)
What Thomas Ragnarsson has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Dental care fees for foreigners without residence permits
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that it is reasonable for foreigners with income or assets to cover their own dental care costs, while those who lack means but have a need for care that cannot be postponed receive support. Explains that the new transitional rules for private dental providers are an important step to ensure quality and support serious actors who have been caught in the middle. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Argues that the licensing requirement for dental care is good for patient safety. However, asks the Minister for Social Affairs what the government has done to address the fact that Ivo is unable to fulfill the assignment, which leads to poorer access to dental care. Read the speech
National suicide investigation: age limits and school health
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for a decision. Argues that the bill is extremely important for filling knowledge gaps and that a national investigation function is needed to review cases and prevent suicide. Read the speech
Healthcare organization: KD state governance, S primary care, SD wages
- Wants to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that today's organization does not meet the requirements for equal care due to lack of governance and criticizes centralized management in the regions. Proposes increased state responsibility, level structuring, and a national healthcare mediation with the patient at the center. Read the speech
- Argues that it is incorrect to claim that a bill could have been submitted since the Care Responsibility Committee's work had not been started. Claims that the government has delivered at a high level but that important areas must be addressed after the election. Read the speech
- Argues that the pharmaceutical issue is complex but that the Vårdansvarskommittén is a strength. Criticizes that the previous speaker did not raise the issue during their term of office. Wants a smooth healthcare mediation to reduce administration and benefit the patient. Read the speech
- Argues that poor leadership is the primary reason why nurses leave the profession. Emphasizes the importance of close leadership where staff feel seen and appreciated and argues that the regions have too many managers and too few leaders. Read the speech
- Argues that shorter working hours than 35 hours are not possible or desirable as it creates a skills shortage. Wants to speak openly about productivity and efficiency within health and medical care. Read the speech
Good and close care: VFP wants indexed state grants
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that primary care must be the hub of care through clearer legislation, strengthened information requirements and increased cooperation between actors. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a systemic error rather than a staff shortage. Responds that it is the regions' responsibility to prioritize core activities and that the staff are doing the wrong things. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff is exhausted due to an enormous amount of hidden administration. Claims that the problems are due to poor leadership and lack of participation rather than the salary. Read the speech
Public health: SD, S, and V debate healthcare inequalities
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government has addressed public health through concrete actions, initiatives on healthcare queues, a strategy against mental ill-health and a successful leisure card. Read the speech
- Confirms that it is necessary to structure a vaccination program for the elderly and that the issue is being prepared in the Government Offices. Argues that health economic effects must be investigated before decisions are made. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working at a rapid pace with investigations and that there are no major obstacles to moving forward. Points out that many choose not to take available vaccines and emphasizes the importance of getting people to embrace the programs. Read the speech
- Argues that upper secondary education reduces the risk of crime. Points out that the increase in physical and mental ill-health has been the same under both the current and previous governments. Defends the control systems for the leisure card. Read the speech
- Argues that vaccination programs must be tailored so that people can move. Argues that first-line psychiatry should take place at the health centers and that school health care requires large resource additions to handle additional assignments. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Questions about the timeline for the new law and the expectations for the new investigation function. Notes that certain groups in society lack anticipation for holidays due to loneliness, substance abuse, or poor mental health. Read the speech
Dental care high-cost protection: SD wants 90% state pay
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the reform improves oral health and prevents disease in the elderly, and explains that the removal of free dental care for young people created financial space. Read the speech
- Explains that the reference price is low due to high overhead costs within the regions. Argues that extra payment for materials cannot be introduced initially to ensure that patients receive the correct dental care at the right price. Read the speech
- Argues that changes in the welfare system must include measures to prevent criminal networks from entering the systems. Explains that limitations in the system are necessary for control and that freedom of choice cannot be permitted at this time. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform is expensive and requires respect for the money. Points out that there are already dental care funds for young people, high-cost protection for others as well as opportunities for support via social services. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has the world's best dental care for children. Points out that the reform could significantly increase the burden on dental clinics and therefore suggests that reforms be made gradually to balance capacity. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Asks how the minister perceives the reception of the new Social Services Act in the country and how its implementation is proceeding throughout Sweden. Read the speech
National strategy for mental health and suicide prevention
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for a decision. Argues that the strategy is important for improving patient care throughout the entire care chain and counteracting stigmatization. Emphasizes the importance of cooperation between authorities and the role of primary care. Read the speech
Healthcare and preparedness: crisis stocks, staffing, and military
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that medical technology and AI can free up personnel resources, and that a common digital infrastructure is necessary for patient safety and increased efficiency. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare has a record number of employees but produces less, which suggests a system failure. Criticizes that regions do not stick to budgets and demands better governance as well as that cuts are made on other staff than healthcare personnel. Read the speech
- Argues that system errors and deficient digital infrastructure cause healthcare staff to perform unnecessary work instead of producing. Suggests that the state should take over responsibility for the digital infrastructure to streamline operations. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a systemic error that production is decreasing despite a record number of employees. Criticizes centralized leadership and argues that the working environment has deteriorated due to an unsuitable agreement on daily rest. Read the speech
- Argues that Västerbotten is an example of good and close care. Criticizes that the healthcare system has taken budget discipline lightly and wants better governance and management of health and medical care. Read the speech
Healthcare, schools, children's rights and economic issues
- Questions are asked about whether more measures will be taken in the near term and how the government will work with the issue in the long term to cut the growing healthcare queues. Read the speech
School staffing, class sizes, crime, and alcohol sales
- Asks how the introduction of the leisure card is progressing and if anything can be done to accelerate this because the health status of children and young people is deteriorating. Read the speech
Public health: lifestyle, structural measures and drink fees
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that lifestyle, diet, and exercise are crucial for public health and emphasizes the importance of preventive work, the leisure card, and parents' responsibility for children's screen time and diet. Read the speech
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- Argues that the public health goal must be the goal for all measures. Suggests that great health effects can be achieved through simple, proactive and health-promoting means instead of just putting out fires. Read the speech
General Inheritance Fund: Audit Office report and liquidation
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for a decision. Argues that the fund has been useful but that the basis for liquidation is incomplete due to the pandemic. Argues that closure is not reasonable as the number of applications has increased. Read the speech
Free dental care age limit: SD, S, and M debate high-cost protection
- Argues that lowering the age limit frees up time for the public dental care. This allows them to take greater responsibility for adult patients, which is the industry's wish as pediatric dental care today causes a displacement effect. Read the speech
- Argues that young adults generally have very good dental health. Claims that the reform is a first step towards prioritizing resources for patient groups who benefit more from them. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that young adults have good dental health and that lowering the age limit frees up time for adult patients. Emphasizes that the change is part of a larger reform effort to prioritize resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform improves the working environment at dental clinics by reducing the displacement of adult patients. Claims that the proposal is a first step in a reform effort because the current group generally has good dental health. Read the speech
- Argues that the supply of competence is hindered by the fact that newly graduated dentists leave the public dental care due to a lack of professional development. Points out that smaller towns have difficulty attracting staff and that private actors take social responsibility for children's dental care where the public dental care is insufficient. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Asks how the new legislation regarding secrecy will change the social services' work in the future, as today's regulatory framework is so tangled that it hinders effective agency cooperation. Read the speech
Health and medical care organization: state ownership and reform
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the state should take greater responsibility for equal healthcare through increased state commitment and governance, including a national healthcare brokerage and expanded primary care. Read the speech
- Argues that primary care has major problems due to low interest in the general practitioner role. Suggests that the regions should copy Västerbotten's way of thinking to create good and close care. Argues that a functioning primary care can reduce class differences in health. Read the speech
- Expresses hope that a bill regarding comorbidity will be submitted as soon as possible. Argues that primary care needs to change from ad hoc work to preventive and close care. Read the speech
- Argues that the care system functions poorly in many respects. Claims that available care capacity exists but that structures and a lack of trust in the staff hinder efficiency. Read the speech
- Proposes stricter healthcare guarantees, for example within child and adolescent psychiatry. Argues that a healthcare brokerage that shows available capacity facilitates things for severely ill patients. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is accused of paralysis when the healthcare crisis has been ongoing for many years. Argues that the previous government did not do enough and questions how the current transition is to be financed. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions have received sufficient funding but have not implemented necessary structural changes. Criticizes that ordinary operations are run with hired staff instead of prioritizing the reallocation of resources. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis: KD push for nationalization and MP wage hike
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that competence supply requires new ways of working, preventive care, and improved digital infrastructure. Criticizes poor leadership and argues that administration and lack of prioritization reduce productivity. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Swedish healthcare system's preparedness is substandard. Argues that the problem has been created over a long period by several governments and that the work to improve preparedness is now high on the agenda. Read the speech
- Argues that the low interest in primary care is due to the workload and unclear directives rather than a lack of money. Suggests that interest can be increased by giving the staff a greater overall responsibility and more varied work tasks. Read the speech
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Public health: vaccination, child allowance and mental health
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that a vaccination program for the elderly was needed and advocates for leisure cards for children as well as physical activity in school. Emphasizes that parents have a great responsibility for the children's health. Read the speech
- Criticizes that those in power are constantly accused of prioritizing tax cuts. Argues that the fight against inflation is yielding results and benefits families with children by preserving purchasing power. Wants to evaluate the utility of the leisure card in hindsight. Read the speech
- Wants to lower the earned income tax credit to stimulate people to enter the workforce. Argues that cheap food is available by planning purchases and using affordable Swedish seasonal products. Read the speech
Government investments in healthcare, schools and culture
- Asks what the status is in the process regarding the leisure card. Means that the leisure card is an important initiative that provides both direct and long-term effects on children's health and the future public health. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
- Asks how the Minister views the medical advances within dementia care and how healthcare for dementia patients and their relatives can be strengthened. Read the speech
Lex Maria and Lex Sarah: Audit report on elderly care quality
- Argues that regions and municipalities have had surpluses in recent years and that one must prioritize due to the economic crisis. Asks if it is sufficient to provide funds when there is a lack of staff on the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities and regions must become better at prioritizing and reviewing their resources. Criticizes the strong growth of administration and suggests that the focus be shifted to core activities. Argues that new money is not a long-term solution. Read the speech
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- Argues that a new social services act could make an elderly care act redundant in order to avoid overlapping legislation. Emphasizes that practical impact is more important than documents and argues that new action plans are not appropriate right now. Read the speech
- Argues that a good Social Services Act should cover elderly care instead of a specific Elderly Care Act. Emphasizes that simplified legislation on confidentiality and better interaction between the Health and Medical Services Act and the Social Services Act is necessary. Read the speech
- Argues that the burden of the pandemic was due to a lack of capacity within healthcare rather than in elderly care. Claims that the government allocated targeted funds for more care beds and that the protected professional title for nursing assistants strengthens competence. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff shortage has led to a lowering of requirements for staff, which affects the elderly's ability to understand information. Emphasizes that people with a foreign background constitute an important reserve who must be given work. Read the speech
- Argues that the economy must be seen from a long-term perspective rather than ad hoc. Claims that money distributed during the pandemic remains and should be used now to save the economy. Read the speech
- Argues that the pension debt has existed for a long time and that poor economic management has contributed to the situation. Claims that money distributed during the pandemic should be used now. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities: KD, V, and S debate funding and staffing
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that Swedish cancer care is of the highest class but requires continued investment as well as improved state governance of treatment guidelines and follow-up of standard care pathways. Proposes a national maternity plan to increase accessibility and reduce regional differences. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has been forced to prioritize other issues due to external factors such as the war in Ukraine and the economic crisis. Claims that the government has established a priority order that can be defended. Read the speech
- Argues that legislative changes take time and that work is being done internally on the issue. Hopes for a good law that benefits those who need support and emphasizes the importance of protecting the individual human being. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is important to study good examples from neighboring countries. Expresses expectation that something will happen in the matter. Read the speech
- Argues that regions and municipalities have made enormous surpluses over the last two years. Suggests that these saved funds should be used now that the economy is becoming tougher. Criticizes injecting money into a system that constantly asks for more. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff shortage is due to administrative work being prioritized over work directly with patients. Suggests that staff who work out with patients must be salary-leading. Read the speech
Healthcare organization: KD state takeover, S health centers, C choice
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the state should increase its responsibility for strategic work, highly specialized care, digital infrastructure and primary care to ensure equal care and efficiency. Read the speech
Healthcare competence supply, e-health and preparedness debate
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that national governance was needed for competence supply, advocates that all staff should be care developers and criticizes that doctors spend time on unnecessary administration. Read the speech
- Argues that competence supply is crucial for the future of health and medical care. Advocates for national governance and unified statistics to achieve the goals of good and close care. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare must be paced and that there is more trained staff than ever. Wants staff categories to focus on their areas of responsibility instead of administration and that healthcare providers themselves are responsible for attracting staff. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget is designed based on the current economic reality. Emphasizes the importance of close leadership to improve the work environment and suggests that nurses should function as care developers to create participation. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions will listen to the state because they realized the failure during the pandemic. Argues that it is necessary to prioritize reusable materials and local production to create stockpiles. Argues that efficiencies are needed and that the current budget is sufficient to deliver good care. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats' investments in healthcare over the last eight years have not led to improvements. Argues that more funds are not a solution to the operations' problems and asks for successful investments. Read the speech
- Means that there is no shared opinion on maternity care. Criticizes the lack of places and competence supply in maternity wards. Read the speech
- Asks whether the National Institute of Economic Research considers that the Left Party's budget would have driven inflation. Argues that priorities do not mean that one borrows money and warns that the country would end up in an economic crisis. Read the speech
- Argues that it is necessary to prioritize how existing funds are used instead of borrowing money. Expresses gratitude for borrowing money in the current economic crisis. Read the speech
Public health: vaccination programs and national health law
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that education and work are crucial for mental health and emphasizes the importance of physical activity, community, and preventive work against ANDTS. Read the speech
- Argues that socioeconomic issues affect societal problems and that upper secondary education reduces risks for young people. Argues that existing resources should be used more smartly instead of just requesting more money. Read the speech
- Argues that class differences in health is an established issue. Suggests that health is improved through proactive work with diet and exercise, as well as through work and school to break isolation. Argues that resources exist but are used inefficiently on administration and that municipalities must prioritize. Read the speech
- Argues that an investigation of costs and marginal utility for vaccination programs is needed. Points out that economic priorities are necessary and emphasizes that vaccinations have been shown to have an enormous effect. Read the speech
- Wants to maintain existing vaccination programs and argues that viruses risk killing humanity. Points out that vaccine skeptics can cause rapid spread of infection and that elderly people with multiple illnesses and influenza create large costs and pressure on healthcare. Read the speech
New biobank law to strengthen Swedish healthcare and research
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that access to biological material is necessary for medical progress and that research on disease areas where patients are incapable of making decisions must not be hindered. Read the speech
Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures
- Asks how the minister views the continued high rates of sick leave in society after the pandemic and what is intended to be done to handle the problem. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that Sweden risks water shortages due to climate change and lack of preparedness. Proposes a national water strategy, increased research, and interconnection of water systems to strengthen civil preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that water supply is an extremely important issue for society's development and construction. Wants to cooperate to move the issue forward and points out that one often lacks the courage to discuss the goal conflicts that exist. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.