Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana, M.P.
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Speeches 101 #46 of 225·#17 in party
Attendance 2/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 36 speeches
Last spoke 20 May 2026 in Adjournment
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101 speeches- 20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana criticized the Government for alleged incompetence, corruption, and misuse of public funds, citing reported cases involving immigration systems, fuel procurement, misdirected payments, container releases, coal imports, social welfare payments, and other public sector transactions. He argued that these failures have increased costs for fuel, utilities, construction materials, medicines and essentials, worsening the burden on taxpayers and the economy. He also urged the Government to address post-cyclone housing hardships, especially in the hill country, and called for the appointment of a Catholic nun as principal of Nayakakanda Good Shepherd Girls’ School in line with requests from the Catholic community and Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to provide details on the Easter Sunday attack investigations, including how many officers were initially involved, how many were later removed, and the reasons for their removal. He also asked whether the Government intends to re-engage those officers, and if not, to explain why. Second Round of Oral Questions (Q.10 and Tabled Answers) Security & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary The member argued that government mismanagement is reducing state reserves and revenue, citing recent declines in reserves and rupee depreciation despite reliance on taxpayers’ money. He alleged irregularities in several areas, including duplicate RDA contractor payments, the US Postal Service repayment issue, the e-passport tender, fertilizer and coal procurements, oil purchases, and funds at NDB, and warned of risks to GSP+ and exports. He also referred to a Treasury-related USD 2.5 million incident and tabled a letter requesting FBI involvement and an international forensic post-mortem into a deceased officer’s death. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 9 April 2026 AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana warned that political power is temporary and should not be misused. He cautioned against treating authority as a permanent entitlement. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana criticized successive governments and security agencies for blaming each other over responsibility for the Easter Sunday attacks while justice for the victims remained unresolved. He referred to conflicting allegations involving the CID, military intelligence, the Yahapalana Government, the Rajapaksa administration, and Ibrahim Nawas, and said investigations had failed to identify the mastermind. He noted that he and other Opposition Members had taken the matter to the UN Human Rights Council and the Vatican, and tabled a CID letter dated 22 January 2026 stating that an investigation based on a complaint about Wimal Weerawansa’s claims could not proceed further. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 9 April 2026 AI summary Asked whether the allotted speaking time had been reduced from other Members, and received confirmation that it had been reduced. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2026 AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana objected to the Presiding Member’s handling of speaking time, alleging that Hon. Hector Appuhamy’s microphone had been switched off while Government Members were allowed additional time from the front bench. The Presiding Member responded that the time allocation had been done by agreement and asked the Member not to disrupt proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana asked about Government support for fishers, noting that the kerosene subsidy had been provided only once in the past one and a half years. He also sought an update on the outcome of discussions following protests by fishers outside the Presidential Secretariat over permission to continue beach-seine operations using winches. Oral Question: Generators Facilitating Cooling at Norochcholai Power Plant (Q.68/2025) Cost of LivingAgriculture Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana asked what mechanism the Government will use to ensure uninterrupted diesel and kerosene supplies for fishers amid panic buying and restrictions on issuing fuel into cans and barrels. He noted that fishers depend on fuel from harbours and portable containers, and sought clarification on arrangements for both the current stock period and after new consignments arrive, recalling the severe impact of past fuel shortages during the economic crisis. Oral Question: Generators Facilitating Cooling at Norochcholai Power Plant (Q.68/2025) Cost of LivingAgriculture Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana asked the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources to state the number of persons currently engaged in Sri Lanka’s fishing industry. He also asked whether the Government accepts the need for an insurance scheme for fishermen’s protection and what steps will be taken to introduce a pension scheme for them. Oral Question: Generators Facilitating Cooling at Norochcholai Power Plant (Q.68/2025) EmploymentAgriculture Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana argued that the Bill’s provisions on university appointments and removals could increase political influence through Councils and Vice Chancellors, and urged safeguards for a depoliticized university system. He criticized recent education policy reversals, questioned UGC limits on recognition of new programmes by degree-awarding institutions, and said these restrictions reduce higher education opportunities and increase foreign exchange outflows. He also demanded accountability over the Grade 6 textbook controversy, asked whether the interim report had been tabled in Parliament, and questioned the use of Penal Code processes if the issue was minor. He further raised concerns about readiness for Grade 1 and education reforms, citing inadequate digital infrastructure, limited textbook printing and teacher training, and questioned phone-based school initiatives in light of international restrictions on phones and social media for children. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Corruption & Governance ReformEducationParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana clarified the distinction between “sex,” which he described as referring to male and female, and “sexuality,” which he said is broader and more diverse. Adjournment Debate and Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana questioned the Minister of Health on measures to ensure the supply of quality-assured medicines, the establishment of an international-standard pharmaceutical testing laboratory, and steps to prevent shortages in State hospitals. He raised concerns over NMRA-registered medicines causing adverse outcomes, unregistered hand-carried medicines being sold to patients, and alleged defects in diagnostic tests such as Troponin-I at the National Hospital. He also called for support for local pharmaceutical manufacturing, price regulation, standardisation of diagnostic testing, and better oversight of essential equipment and supplies in both State and private hospitals. Adjournment Debate and Adjournment Public FinanceHealthcareJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana criticized the Government’s education reforms, stating that the Opposition had moved a No-Confidence Motion against the Minister of Education and the Prime Minister over the process. He alleged that Comprehensive Sexuality Education content, including material on sexuality, gender identity and sexual orientation, was being introduced for Grade 6 and 7 students without adequate transparency, and called for the Minister’s resignation or support for the motion. He also raised concern over a reported assault on five students at Waters Edge on 12 September and urged Government action to protect students. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations EducationJustice & Human RightsReligion & Culture Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana questioned why substantial funds were spent on National Disaster Management Plan workshops, including one involving the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, while authorities allegedly failed to prepare for or mitigate the disaster in question. He argued that the disaster was not properly managed, resulting in loss of life, and demanded government accountability for those deaths. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Security & DefencePublic Finance Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana expressed condolences to those affected by the disaster and acknowledged public and regional support, but argued that the Government bore responsibility for the loss of life and property because prior warnings from relevant agencies were not acted upon. He alleged failures in disaster management and post-disaster service delivery, including confusion among political authorities and officials. Referring to the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005, he questioned why the National Disaster Management Plan was not activated on 27 November, noting that 28 November was a critical day for operations. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformSecurity & Defence Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana argued that the Government has failed to support fishing communities, particularly in Negombo and surrounding areas, citing unpaid X-Press Pearl compensation, high fuel and operating costs, and reduced boat activity. He called for alternatives before banning winches in madal operations, stronger action against illegal offshore gear, consultation before expanding VMS/transponder requirements, and a programme to support fisher families during weather-related fishing bans. He also urged investment in coastal school resources and implementation of a Negombo lagoon development programme to support both fisheries and tourism. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day EmploymentEnvironmentAgriculture Read →
- 22 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardana called for journalists to be granted professional status, including proper salary scales and a pension scheme. He questioned the practice of excluding media from coverage of suspects being brought to Sri Lanka while the Police live-streamed the event, and asked the Minister of Public Security to address what he described as inconsistent police conduct regarding media coverage of criminal suspects. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Law & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 22 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised concerns that an automated vaccination device purchased for about Rs. 40 million for the PET scanner facility at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital is reportedly unused. He requested the Minister’s attention to the matter and tabled supporting documents. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
- 22 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised concerns over poor hospital security, low remuneration and inadequate facilities for doctors despite Sri Lanka’s strong health indicators. He cited significant emigration of specialists and medical officers since 2022, further possible departures, and resulting shortages affecting surgeries and essential services, while noting national drug shortages. He urged the Government to address the demands and working conditions of doctors already serving in Sri Lanka before seeking to attract expatriate specialists back, and suggested expanding medical education for export only after ensuring sufficient domestic retention. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Public FinanceHealthcareEmployment Read →