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 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that the privilege matter raised by Hon. Nalin Hewage on 9 July 2025 be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118A. The motion was agreed to, after which the House proceeded to Private Members’ Motions and the Deputy Speaker took the Chair. Privilege Motion: Hon. Nalin Hewage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Agreed to discuss the matter further at the Committee on Parliamentary Business, noting that it had already been considered and placed on the Order Paper. Requested clarification on whether opposition to the Motion came from political parties or individual Members, and asked for the full list of names to be read out. Business of Parliament: Private Members' Motions - Point of Order on Motion P.30/2025 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Parliament agreed to vary the sitting times for the day notwithstanding Standing Order 88, meeting from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Standing Order 8(5) was to operate at 3.30 p.m., and the Speaker was to adjourn the House at 5.30 p.m. Business of Parliament: Private Members' Motions - Point of Order on Motion P.30/2025 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Moved that Private Members’ Motions listed as items 1 to 6 on the day’s Order Paper be exempted from Standing Order 24(2). The motion was put to the House and agreed to, allowing those items to proceed outside the usual procedural requirement. Business of Parliament: Private Members' Motions - Point of Order on Motion P.30/2025 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that a reference to having a school within a maximum distance of three kilometres should not be interpreted as constructing schools at three-kilometre intervals. He stated that the Prime Minister, in her capacity as Minister of Education, would respond in the following sitting week to questions raised by the Leader of the Opposition. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) EducationParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 October 2025 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 and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Digital Economy, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said dialysis services were being maintained at hospitals including the National Institute in Polonnaruwa and Badulla Teaching Hospital, with no reported patient transfers. He acknowledged temporary shortages of fistula needles due to local procurement delays, during which some patients had been asked to purchase needles privately, but said private imports and expedited procurement would stabilize supplies. He added that the Medical Supplies Division would distribute fistula needles to hospitals in the coming days and undertook to examine the screening issue raised. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Healthcare Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said cultivated land and the number of farmers have increased, prompting Cabinet approval of an additional Rs. 5,000 million for fertilizer assistance. He noted that many new cultivators may lack awareness despite media campaigns and said the Government would consider using private media to strengthen farmer guidance. He stated that doxycycline stocks are sufficient for three months, with a further nine months’ supply expected shortly, and emphasized the need to inform farmers entering fields and ensure prompt prophylactic treatment. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) AgricultureHealthcare Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary From 2015 to 2024, government hospital data recorded a rise in leptospirosis hospitalizations from 10,036 to 20,200, with reported deaths ranging from 155 to 325 annually. Control measures include national and district guideline committees, targeted programmes in identified high-risk districts, expert subcommittees, public and community awareness campaigns, doxycycline prophylaxis, hospital mortality reviews, updated clinical guidelines, medical officer training, and research on environmental and animal-related factors. Sri Lanka also intends to propose at the 2025 World Health Assembly that leptospirosis be recognized as a priority neglected disease. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Healthcare Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary The Minister moved that the Auditor-General’s Report and subsequent Special Audit Reports and related parts presented by the Speaker be printed, and the House agreed. He also clarified that the day’s allocation of Private Members’ time and the Opposition motion was agreed by the House, and that scheduling decisions made through the Chief Opposition Whip are treated as the Opposition’s position, while individual Members may still withdraw their own motions. Auditor-General's Report: Printing Motion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Agreed to the proposed parliamentary schedule for Friday, noting that eight Private Members’ Motions were listed but only seven could be taken after one Member agreed to postpone. He stated that Private Members’ business would run from 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., followed by the Adjournment Debate from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Government was willing to allow debate on the matter, rather than defeat it immediately. He proposed convening a Party Leaders’ meeting and scheduling the debate for the following day, citing a special discussion that evening on narcotics suppression with the Minister of Public Security and officials. Adjournment Motion: National Police Commission Powers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government is not evading the question and is following parliamentary procedure. He explained that because the original question had been amended, the Prime Minister could not answer it immediately, and the Government would respond at the next sitting through an official statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Oral Question: UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Prime Minister had prepared answers to the originally submitted Prime Minister’s Question, but the Member withdrew it and submitted a new question. He said the Prime Minister had indicated she would answer the new question at the next round, and that the Minister of Foreign Affairs would make a statement in Parliament on the matter. Oral Question: UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa addressed concerns about appeal rights following decisions of a Commission. He stated that while Commission decisions themselves are not subject to appeal, grievances arising from powers delegated by the Commission to the IGP could be appealed back to the Commission, and therefore there was no cause for alarm. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Police transfers were made by the Police Commission, not by another authority. The issue raised was that there is currently no appeal mechanism for individuals who may suffer an injustice as a result of a Commission decision. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary The Minister rejected allegations that the Government was acting undemocratically, stating that unfounded fears were being created. He said transfers in police positions had been carried out by the Police Commission. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Law & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa said the privilege matter raised by Dayasiri Jayasekara should not be turned into a wider debate after the Speaker had agreed to give a ruling. He argued that parliamentary disruptions occur when CIABOC investigations advance and urged the Speaker not to allow such interventions, requesting a ruling on the privilege issue within a few days. Privilege Matter: Submission of False Information to Constitutional Council Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary The Minister indicated that, as the Minister of Finance was absent from the Chamber, responses to the Leader of the Opposition’s questions would be provided within the week. Standing Order 27(2) Questions - Leader of Opposition and Hon. Adaikkalanathan Parliamentary Procedure Read →