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Sitting of Tuesday, 21 January 2025

10th Parliament· 10 debates· 290 speeches· 79 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) 12 speeches
    • Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera asked the Minister of Health and Media whether a new “End Post” designation for specialist doctors in certain major government hospitals has been created and, if so, on what scientific basis. He questioned whether such posts are being created at the discretion of individual officers and requested a formal, transparent methodology to prevent manipulation, including a timeframe for its implementation.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa stated that “End Post” positions in government teaching hospitals were created under Gazette Extraordinary No. 1176/15 of 22 March 2001 to meet service requirements. He said their objectives include developing centres of excellence, improving use of hospital resources, increasing specialist availability, enhancing medical training, and reducing specialist brain drain. He further noted that no additional issue arose regarding the matter, as an existing transfer policy is already in operation.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera sought clarification on the placement process for specialist medical teams returning after overseas training, stating that poor placements and inadequate facilities have contributed to specialists leaving Sri Lanka again. He highlighted impacts on fields such as ENT and requested data on specialists currently in service, those who have left, and those expected to return, so that placements can be planned to prevent future shortages.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa said the Ministry of Health is working to establish End-Post positions on a scientific, needs-based basis to ensure patient care, support doctors, and maintain medical student training. He stated that discussions are ongoing with specialist and medical officer associations to regularize the process, particularly through teaching hospitals, and to create a mechanism for deploying specialists to underserved locations.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera asked a supplementary question regarding the Ministry of Health’s initiative to install linear accelerator systems for radiotherapy in hospitals. He sought details on how many hospitals would be covered by the project and when cancer patients would be able to access its benefits.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB

      AI summary Cancer was described as a major national health burden, particularly affecting women and imposing serious social and economic costs on families. Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa said a 2018 Ministry project worth USD 29 million to replace Cobalt-60 machines with linear accelerators had faced delays in Phase I, though equipment had been provided to Jaffna, Batticaloa, Galle, Kandy and the National Cancer Institute, and implementation had been expedited after the election. He stated that Phase II, covering Hambantota, Ratnapura, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala and Badulla hospitals, was agreed the previous day and is expected to be completed within about eight months, with interim referrals to Apeksha Hospital for affected patients.

      HealthcareInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB

      AI summary Anura Karunathilaka responded on urban development planning for the Kolonnawa Divisional Secretary’s Division, noting that it includes the Kotikawatta–Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha and Kolonnawa Municipal Council. He stated that the UDA’s 2023–2033 development plan for Kotikawatta–Mulleriyawa is nearing gazettement after final review, while a 2024–2034 plan for Kolonnawa MC and updated regulations for the fuel storage safety zone are being drafted for gazettement in 2025. He said such plans identify residential, industrial, mixed-use, road, and recreational zones, and that implementation will depend on budgetary allocations.

      InfrastructureLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar proposed that, instead of preparing separate development plans for two local authorities within the same Divisional Secretariat Division, the Urban Development Authority should prepare a single integrated plan for the entire area. Referring to earlier opposition to a 2013-era plan that led to its division, he asked that the approach be reconsidered and also raised whether Kolonnawa Petroleum Corporation lands should be reclassified as commercial in light of an oil refinery proposal.

      InfrastructureLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka acknowledged concerns about public and religious opposition to a single plan covering two local authority areas. He indicated that public views could be obtained before proceeding with any joint plan, and that the member’s proposals would be taken into account.

      Land & HousingReligion & Culture Full speech →
    • The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar did not raise a substantive issue, instead thanking the Minister and yielding his second supplementary question to Hon. Mujibur Rahman.

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    • The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB

      AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman asked the Minister to urgently intervene in the Maligawatta Housing Scheme, where he said a residents’ car park in the Ramya area had been leased to a private party between 2020 and 2024 and was being used for warehouse construction. He said the scheme’s courtyards, trees, play areas, and car parks were intended for residents, and also raised concern that the Araliya Uyana playground may be leased. He requested action to protect these spaces and restore the car parks for residents’ use.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that although the original question concerned the Kolonnawa plan, he would examine the broader issues raised due to their public importance. He affirmed that land or areas reserved for public use would not be allowed to be diverted to other purposes.

      Land & HousingPublic Finance Full speech →