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- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly questioned why the addressee was “backing away,” indicating a challenge or objection in the course of debate. No specific policy, legislation, or proposal was elaborated in the excerpt. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Asked the relevant Member to repeat and clarify a prior allegation that the Mount Lavinia Magistrate had been transferred because she ordered the arrest of Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. The intervention sought to place the statement on record and challenge its accuracy in the parliamentary exchange. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested the member to repeat or clarify what had just been said. The intervention appears procedural and does not raise a substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative argument. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa challenged a claim recorded in Hansard that a Magistrate was transferred because of an order to arrest Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. He demanded that the person concerned immediately clarify on the microphone if that was not the position. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Asked the Presiding Member to confirm whether he had stated that a Magistrate was transferred because she ordered the arrest of Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. The intervention sought clarification on the stated reason for the judicial transfer in the context of the parliamentary exchange. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa argued that an allegation linking a Judicial Service Commission transfer to a specific incident should not remain in public circulation without proof. He urged the Member who made the claim either to substantiate it immediately or withdraw it until evidence is presented, stressing the need for responsibility because the matter concerns the judiciary. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa challenged claims about a Magistrate’s transfer, stating that judicial transfers are handled by the Judicial Service Commission and not by the Government. He requested that the relevant arrest order be tabled or that the allegation be withdrawn, arguing that otherwise it amounts to an accusation of Government interference with the judiciary. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa rejected a claim that the Mount Lavinia Magistrate had been transferred because of an order to arrest Wasantha Samarasinghe and others. He stated that no such Magistrate’s Court order existed and demanded that the order be produced or the claim withdrawn. He emphasized that judicial transfers are handled by the Judicial Service Commission and that the Government does not interfere in the judicial process. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa asked Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara to clarify the specific content of the Mount Lavinia court order concerning Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. The intervention sought factual clarification on a legal matter referenced in the debate. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa responded to the Leader of the Opposition, stating that the Government has a position on the Executive Presidency and would announce it. He asked the Opposition Leader not to become agitated and to sit down. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Prime Minister would respond, while noting that the Government had been in office for only one year. He contrasted this with the previous inability to hold Provincial Council elections for nearly three years and argued that the question raised matters including courts, judicial transfers, the Provincial Council system, and the Executive Presidency. He requested clarification to the Leader of the Opposition on the intended scope of Standing Order 27(2). Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary The member informed the House that the Hon. Prime Minister would answer the question in due course. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer on postal services in Kilinochchi District, listing the number and categories of post offices and identifying which offices and sub-post offices have permanent land and buildings. He stated that buildings for sub-post offices are generally not constructed from departmental allocations because suitable premises are to be provided by the Sub-Postmaster, and noted that modern and computer facilities have been provided to Kilinochchi, Paranthan and Pooneryn post offices. He further said residents in the referenced areas can access postal services within 2–3 kilometres through nearby offices, that no record exists of the cited letter to the Postmaster General, and that there is no post or sub-post office named “Pachchilaippalli.” Oral Questions 6, and continuing questions on Seeds, Tanks, and Immigration Infrastructure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, the Minister sought two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question raised. The matter was accordingly ordered to stand down, ahead of a question concerning permanent buildings for post offices in Kilinochchi District. Oral Questions 6, and continuing questions on Seeds, Tanks, and Immigration Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Minister tabled a response stating that 111 official residences are available at the Madiwela MPs’ Official Housing Complex. As at 1 September 2025, all 111 residences had been allocated to Members of Parliament, while 112 MPs had not obtained residences; the relevant name lists were tabled, and the remaining part of the question was deemed not applicable. Oral Question 10 (125/2025): Sri Lanka Tea Board Investments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question 10 (125/2025): Sri Lanka Tea Board Investments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: University Reports and Government Documents AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Annual Report of the University of Ruhuna on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Advancement, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: University Reports and Government Documents Parliamentary ProcedureEducation Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa noted that while no students passed the relevant examination the previous year, the latest results showed 140 out of 225 candidates passing, around 63 percent, which did not indicate the same level of concern. He stated that the Ministry would refer the matter to the Council of Legal Education and allow it to decide on any further action. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Justice & Human RightsEducation Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said professional bodies such as the Council of Legal Education and the Sri Lanka Medical Council must retain authority to set standards, and ministerial intervention could undermine professional quality. Referring to the 2023 Extraordinary Gazette and the special examination for foreign law graduates, he noted that 140 of 225 candidates passed in 2025, making it difficult to argue that the examination itself was inherently flawed. He said the concerns of about 20 students who failed the Law of Contracts paper should be considered by the Council of Legal Education, chaired by the Chief Justice, rather than by ministries or the Department of Examinations, so that any relief is granted without setting an improper precedent. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination EducationJustice & Human Rights Read →