Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P.
Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip
Profession: Medical Practitioner
Speeches 729 #3 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 403 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment
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Speech history
729 speeches- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Parliament adjourn, introducing an adjournment debate on issues in the health sector. The intervention was procedural, setting the context for discussion rather than presenting substantive policy details or proposals. Adjournment: Issues in Health Sector Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, approval was moved for a proclamation under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2490/07 of 28 May 2026 and presented on 9 June 2026. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa requested additional time to provide an answer. Oral Questions and Ministerial Statement: Hajj Pilgrims and Fisheries (Q.7-8, Ministerial Statement) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Ministry of Health has not initiated an investigation into the matter referenced. He said an inquiry could be conducted if a complaint is received. Oral Question: Chilaw Plantations Limited and Hospital Infrastructure (Q.5-6) Healthcare Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media answered Question No. 5 regarding donated medical equipment at Polonnaruwa General Hospital and Welikanda Base Hospital, tabling detailed annexes with inventories and records. He stated that some equipment donated to Polonnaruwa General Hospital had been issued to other hospitals, including the National Nephrology Specialized Hospital in Polonnaruwa and Base Hospital Thambuttegama, while equipment donated to Welikanda Base Hospital had not been issued elsewhere. He also identified the relevant Medical Directors during the period as Dr. Sampath Indika Kumara for Polonnaruwa General Hospital and Dr. T. Shashikumar for Welikanda Base Hospital. Oral Question: Chilaw Plantations Limited and Hospital Infrastructure (Q.5-6) Healthcare Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa remarked that the matter was easy to understand, but noted confusion over the procedural limit allowing only two questions to be asked. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa raised a procedural point under Standing Order 38(7), arguing that only two supplementary questions may be asked in relation to a question to the Prime Minister. He cautioned that allowing unlimited supplementary questions with the Member’s consent would consume parliamentary time, and said any transfer of those one or two supplementaries to another Member should not expand the permitted number. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa objected to a procedural request by citing Standing Order 91(6), which requires Members to speak standing in their own place. He argued that the proposed allowance under Standing Order 91(a) could not be permitted on that basis. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly requested the Chief Opposition Whip’s attention, indicating he intended to address him. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 June 2026 AI summary Under Section 7(1)(a) read with Section 105 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, the Minister tabled the Rules relating to the Repatriation of Export Proceeds to Sri Lanka, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2492/10 of 9 June 2026. He moved that the Rules be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the House agreed. Debate on Public Security Ordinance: Extension of State of Emergency Public Finance Read →
- 9 June 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a two-week extension was requested to answer the pending question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions 1-10 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 June 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions 1-10 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2026 AI summary The Minister moved that Parliament adjourn, and the motion was agreed to. Parliament was adjourned at 5.16 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Adjournment: Parliament Adjourns Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha presided. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2026 AI summary A motion was moved on behalf of the Leader of the House to exempt Order Paper items 1 to 7 from the provisions of Standing Order 24(2) for the day’s sitting, and it was agreed to by Parliament. The items concerned were Private Members’ Motions P.3/2024, P.18/2024, P.33/2025, P.43/2025, P.48/2025, P.50/2025 and P.60/2025, with the first to be moved by Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi. Procedural: Motion to Exempt Business Nos. 1-7 from S.141 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2026 AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, that the reports before Parliament be printed. The motion was agreed to, and the reports were ordered to be printed. Procedural: Announcements and Tabling of Reports (Constitutional Council, Committee on Public Finance) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Recruitment in the Postal Department had faced significant delays, but action has been taken over the past year and a half to expedite the process. The Government is proceeding to recruit 1,000 Postal Substitutes/Assistants, which is expected to fill staffing gaps and provide public service opportunities for those who have been waiting. Oral Question 7 (1457/2025): Post Offices in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts Employment Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that trunk mail transport is currently carried out using Department lorries on five main routes covering the Northern, Eastern, Uva, North Western, and Southern sectors, with further distribution handled by crew cabs and other vehicles from hubs. He said existing transport needs are being met, but district-level requests will be considered and additional vehicle procurement is planned for the next Budget. Oral Question 7 (1457/2025): Post Offices in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts Infrastructure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa provided staffing and transport details for postal services in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya, reporting vacancies of 25, 32 and 56 respectively. He said a 2025 recruitment exam for Supervisory Management Assistants produced only about 326 qualified candidates against 600 intended appointments, including 1 for Mullaitivu, 3 for Mannar and 2 for Vavuniya. He stated that Mullaitivu does not currently justify a separate Divisional Superintendent’s Office because of the number of post and sub-post offices, and confirmed that all districts have mail transport facilities, with vehicles allocated to Vavuniya and additional lorries and crew cabs provided nationally. Oral Question 7 (1457/2025): Post Offices in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts InfrastructureEmployment Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Vijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Report Parliamentary ProcedureHealthcare Read →