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 ▸
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 ▾
    • Proposed Flyover over Kirulapona Junction: Funding

      AI summary An oral question was raised regarding the proposed flyover over Kirulapona Junction, with attention to how the project would be funded. The matter sought clarification from the relevant Minister on the financing arrangements, likely in the context of transport infrastructure planning and public expenditure.

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    • The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation whether the proposed flyover at Kirulapona junction will be constructed, and if so, the expected timeframe. He also sought clarification on whether funding for the project would be sourced locally or from abroad, and requested reasons if the project is not proceeding.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary In response to a question on a proposed flyover project, Bimal Rathnayake stated that it is not currently being implemented because the Cabinet-appointed RAMP Committee decided on 10 November 2022 not to proceed, due to the inability to secure domestic funding amid the economic crisis. He added that no decision has been made on whether to construct the flyover or on any funding source, and related follow-up matters are therefore not applicable.

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    • The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked the Minister to clarify the Government’s policy on a flyover project for which preliminary studies, surveys, and land acquisition compensation had already been funded. He argued that abandoning the project would waste public expenditure and fail to achieve its intended objectives, noting that the previous Government had decided not to proceed.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary No new decision has been taken to proceed with the proposed flyover. The Ministry instead intends to widen Baseline Road up to Dutugemunu Junction and along the 120 bus route, with works expected to continue where compensation has already been paid so that those payments are not wasted.

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    • The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar raised a supplementary question regarding the Low Level Road upgrade in the Kolonnawa electorate, begun in 2017 with foreign assistance and reportedly completed except for two outstanding bridges. He requested Government intervention to allocate funds, resolve the stalled bridge contracts, and expedite completion, noting that the project would reduce traffic congestion for commuters travelling from Parliament Road towards Kaduwela.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Attention was drawn to the matter raised, and the Member was asked to submit the specific issue in writing rather than raising it as a question in the Chamber. It was stated that a required response would then be provided.

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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 ▸