Sitting of Tuesday, 7 January 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions 21 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Tabling of Annual Reports and Regulations 5 speeches ▸
3. 3 Committee report Committee Report: Public Finance Committee on Mid-Year Fiscal Position 3 speeches ▸
4. 4 Opening Opening Statement: Leader of the Opposition 1 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) 9 speeches ▾
   • Mr. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB

     AI summary Fifty institutions were identified, with detailed cadre and status information tabled in an annex covering facilities down to Primary Medical Care Units. Vacancies in the relevant hospitals are to be filled through upcoming recruitments, while excess staffing in some locations is also being managed. Development of Chilaw Hospital is proceeding under the Primary Health Care System Improvement Project, and provincial hospitals in Puttalam District are being improved using Provincial Specific Development Grants and Asian Development Bank loan-assisted projects.

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   • The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB

     AI summary Chithral Fernando raised a supplementary question on the long-delayed construction of a hospital building in Chilaw, noting it had remained incomplete for about 10 years. He asked the Minister to look into the matter, citing inadequate space even for specialists and noting that the issue had been discussed since his time in the Provincial Council.

     HealthcareInfrastructure Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

     AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that projects worth approximately Rs. 69 billion had been halted midstream. He said the Government expects to allocate funds through the Budget to complete a significant portion of those projects, and tabled the answer.

     Public FinanceInfrastructure Full speech →
   • Mr. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Rohana Bandara

     AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara raised a supplementary question concerning reports of illegal medical practitioners operating in the Puttalam District and wider North Western Province, citing undercover investigations by “Dasatha Lanka News.” He asked the Minister to implement a plan to identify, apprehend, and eliminate the activities of persons dispensing medicine while posing as doctors.

     Law & OrderHealthcare Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

     AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that while multiple medical systems operate in Sri Lanka, practitioners must be properly registered with the relevant medical councils, and some registration and misuse issues remain. He said claims of 40,000 “quack” doctors may be exaggerated, but acknowledged unregistered practitioners exist and noted that raids are being conducted through Medical Officers of Health. He urged the public to report unregistered practitioners and said the authorities are prepared to take legal action, including cases already filed.

     Law & OrderHealthcareJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
   • The Hon. Rohana Bandara

     AI summary Rohana Bandara urged the Minister to enforce existing MOH regulations through relevant authorities inspecting dispensaries, rather than placing the burden on the public. He raised concerns that indigenous and homeopathic practitioners are dispensing allopathic medicines without proper supervision, and called for the Ministry to take responsibility for implementing the law.

     Justice & Human RightsHealthcare Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to a supplementary question regarding alleged irregularities at the Maharagama Co-operative Rural Bank under Question No. 145/2024. He stated that action was being taken and urged the Member raising the issue to assist the process rather than obstruct it.

     Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Maharagama Multi-purpose Co-operative Societies (Q.233/2024) 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Bandaragama Central Secondary School Development (Continuation of earlier question) 5 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Economic Projections and Key Development Sectors (Q.234/2024) 7 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Landslide Risk Districts and Disaster Compensation (Q.235/2024) 5 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Software System for Management of Medicine Stocks (Q.236/2024) 7 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Government and Private Hospitals Shortage of Medicines and Equipment (Q.238/2024) 7 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Proposed Flyover over Kirulapona Junction Funding (Q.242/2024) 7 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: Persons Responsible for Easter Attack Prosecution (Q.251/2024) 5 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) 20 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural: Amendment to Sitting Hours and Adjournment Motion 3 speeches ▸
16. 16 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report 100 speeches ▸
17. 17 Oral question Oral Question: Proposed Domestic Airport in Digana Area (Q. unspecified) 2 speeches ▸