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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117 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
729 speeches- 5 February 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa responded to the Opposition Leader’s concern about security for an Opposition Member, stating that security is provided based on Police Department threat assessments rather than universally. He said any new police report changing a previous threat assessment should be examined by the Police Department and the Ministry of Public Security, and that the Speaker can intervene where a threat exists to ensure protection is provided. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary The Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority for 2024 was presented on behalf of the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation. It was proposed and agreed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Parliamentary ProcedureInfrastructure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary The Minister, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Department of Agrarian Development. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Parliamentary ProcedureAgriculture Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the preliminary inquiry concerns the appointment, qualifications, selection, and confirmation of the Deputy Secretary-General, not allegations against the Speaker. He said any challenge should address whether the appointment was proper and lawful and whether the qualifications submitted were accurate. Points of Order regarding Parliamentary Secretariat Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa defended the appointment of Mr. S. K. Liyanage as the Preliminary Investigating Officer, stating that he was selected from the Ministry of Public Administration roster and appointed by the Staff Advisory Committee, which includes the Leader of the Opposition’s representative. He argued that objections raised after the inquiry report and Committee decision were procedurally late, noting that the officer concerned would have an opportunity to respond in the disciplinary process. He clarified that the inquiry concerned the legality and qualifications related to the appointment of the Deputy Secretary-General as Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General, not allegations involving the Speaker. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the matter concerning the Deputy Secretary-General was handled through the Parliament’s Staff Advisory Committee in accordance with established procedure. He said the Committee, including Opposition representation, initiated an inquiry, appointed a single-member panel, considered its report, and made the final decision, while the Deputy Secretary-General had opportunities to present his case. He emphasized that the process did not undermine parliamentary traditions or independence and that any claims of injustice could be addressed through further representations. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa stated that both the Speaker and the Parliamentary Secretariat have a duty to protect the independence of Parliament. He also noted that another Member had commended former Speakers from Anura Bandaranaike to Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa stated that recent insults directed at the Prime Minister reflected attitudes toward women. He said the Government would provide a prompt response, noting that the relevant Minister was not present in the House at that moment. Parliamentary Announcements and Ministerial Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament that the Leader of the Opposition had submitted a six-part question under Standing Order 27(2). He stated that answers would be provided during the next sitting week. Parliamentary Announcements and Ministerial Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the matter raised. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Ministerial Answers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer confirming vacancies in the Colombo Municipal Council Income Tax Inspector cadre: all three Special Grade posts and 21 of 36 Grade I/II/III posts are vacant. He stated that, following a Cabinet decision of 10 December 2025, local authorities and the Western Province Public Service Commission have been instructed to proceed with recruitment. Oral Questions and Ministerial Answers Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled data on registered Sri Lankan labour migration from 2018 to 2025, showing 1,825,256 departures and annual remittances ranging from USD 3,789.4 million in 2022 to USD 8,070 million in 2025. He also tabled an annex and detailed welfare measures implemented through the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, including scholarships, school supplies, medical and emergency assistance, insurance, housing support, pension arrangements, loans, self-employment and entrepreneurship grants, counselling, and market access for returnees and migrant families. The response set out expenditure, beneficiary numbers, eligibility criteria, and proposed expansions of support mechanisms for migrant workers and their families. Oral Questions and Ministerial Answers Foreign AffairsEmployment Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Presented the 2024 Annual Report of Central Engineering Services (Private) Limited on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation. Proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, which was agreed to. Presentation of Petitions Parliamentary ProcedureAgriculture Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media presented the Ayurvedic Medical Council’s Annual Report for 2024. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Affairs, and the House agreed. Presentation of Petitions HealthcareParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi presided. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa addressed the GMOA’s 48-hour island-wide strike, acknowledging doctors’ contribution to health services while arguing that the Government has already granted substantial salary and allowance increases despite inheriting a bankrupt economy. He detailed phased public-sector salary increases from April 2025, January 2026, and January 2027, including higher overtime, holiday pay, extra-duty rates, and tax relief through the raised APIT threshold. He cited specific increases for preliminary grade, Grade II, and Grade I medical officers to support the Government’s position that doctors’ remuneration has improved significantly. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Public FinanceHealthcareEmployment Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Requested one week to provide a reply to the question raised. Standing Order 27(2) Questions: Attorney-General Independence, Gold Jewellery Return Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested one week to provide an answer to the matter before the House. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 8 (Deferred) and Question Stand Down Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar institutions had suffered from poor management over many years and that efforts during the past one and a half years were aimed at restoring their profitability. He said the Ministry and Treasury were intervening, with Cabinet decisions in place to ensure fairness to farmers and support production. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Approvals and funding have been arranged to address the recent issues affecting the factories. The Ministry is currently implementing the relevant measures. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Public Finance Read →