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- 9 April 2025 AI summary Moved approval of the 2023 Annual Report of the Ayurveda Medical Council, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ending 31 December 2023, presented under the Ayurveda Act, No. 31 of 1961. The report had been considered by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media and its committee report was presented to Parliament; the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Moved approval of the Sri Lanka Press Council’s Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2022, including the Auditor-General’s observations, presented under Section 14 of the Finance Act, No. 38 of 1971. The report had been considered by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media on 4 March 2025 and reported to Parliament on 10 March 2025; the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary The motion sought parliamentary approval for the 2023 Annual Report of Jaya Container Terminals Limited, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ending 31 December 2023, presented under the Companies Act. It noted that the report had been considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee and reported to Parliament, after which the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, the motion was moved to approve the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Annual Report for 2023, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ending 31 December 2023. The report had been presented under Section 33 of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and subsequently approved by Parliament. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) InfrastructureParliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa moved for approval of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme made under Section 9 of the Welfare Benefits Act, No. 24 of 2002. The scheme, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2429/02 of 24 March 2025 and presented on 8 April 2025, had Cabinet approval and was agreed to by the House. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Public Finance Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa raised a point of order concerning allegedly unparliamentary language used by a Member during Questions to the Prime Minister. He requested that the matter be referred to the Speaker for inquiry, warning that such conduct would undermine the dignity of Parliament. Ministerial Statement: SO 27(2) Question to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide answers to the question on Israeli job opportunities for Sri Lankans. The question was ordered to stand down, with details sought on sector-wise vacancies, numbers already deployed, delays affecting about 2,400 qualified applicants, reasons for the delay, and measures to expedite their employment in Israel. Oral Questions: Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs; Foreign Employment Foreign AffairsEmployment Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Justice, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Government Analyst’s Department. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 119(4), reports on observations and actions taken by the Ministry of Mass Media and its institutions in response to Committee on Public Accounts findings were presented and referred to the Committee on Public Finance. On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Annual Reports of the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board for 2022 and the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute for 2023 were also presented and referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested a Division on the Resolution before the House. Division bells were rung in response, initiating the formal voting procedure. Procedural: Inspector-General of Police Removal Resolution and Division Vote Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa reported staffing levels at the district’s sole District General Hospital, stating that 300 of 320 approved nursing posts are filled and the remaining 20 will be provided within about six weeks. He added that seven vacancies in the approved health staff cadre of 198 have received approval to be filled, and that a long-pending cadre revision has been initiated to allow further staff increases. Oral Question: Chilaw General Hospital Development HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary Chilaw Hospital was upgraded from a base hospital to a District General Hospital in 2011 and transferred from the Provincial Council to the Central Government in 2013. The Minister stated that stalled development works will be restarted, including completion of the ward complex with operating theatres with Rs. 700 million, the Accident and Emergency Unit with Rs. 300 million over two years, and the sewerage system with Rs. 82 million through the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. He added that the hospital currently has 41 specialists, 958 total staff and 644 inpatient beds, and that facilities will be developed according to District General Hospital standards under the Master Plan. Oral Question: Chilaw General Hospital Development InfrastructurePublic FinanceHealthcare Read →
- 8 April 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 Question: Question 569/2025 (Stand Down) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2021 Annual Report of the Marine Environment Protection Authority. He proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Institutional Statements EnvironmentParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary The Minister presented the 2022 Annual Report of the National Aquatic Resources Development Authority of Sri Lanka on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Resources. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Institutional Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 March 2025 AI summary A regulation made under Section 7(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act, No. 2 of 2013, and published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2418/28 of 08 January 2025, was presented on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration. It was proposed that the regulation be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 March 2025 AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa addressed the 24-hour token strike by some paramedical and allied health professionals over alleged allowance cuts, stating that the Government had facilitated discussions with the Ministry of Finance but that the unions had already decided to continue the strike. He argued that the recent pay adjustment had substantially increased basic salaries and related allowances, within the limits of the economy, and said public sector pay rises already represented a major fiscal commitment. He said patient care was being disrupted unfairly, instructed health institutions to protect staff continuing to work, and invited the striking professionals to pursue further dialogue rather than actions that endanger patients. Ministerial Statement: Health Sector Strike by Paramedical and Allied Health Professionals HealthcarePublic FinanceEmployment Read →
- 18 March 2025 AI summary The Minister requested one week to provide an answer to the question regarding measures to mitigate damage to cultivations by wild animals. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Teachers' Service and Principals' Service Salary Anomalies (Q.502/2025), Estates in Badulla District Drinking Water Projects (Q.505/2025), Damage to Cultivations by Wild Animals (Q.498/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 March 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip requested additional time to provide an answer to a question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.504/2025, Q.510/2025, Q.483/2025, Q.493/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 March 2025 AI summary The Minister noted the commencement of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination and conveyed the Government’s best wishes to students sitting it. He then presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, and the 2023 Annual Report of Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd., moving that both be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees, which was agreed to. Speaker's Announcements and Ministerial Special Mentions EducationParliamentary Procedure Read →