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Sitting of Friday, 28 February 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 184 speeches· 67 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Questions by Private Notice - Construction Work in Mannar & Release of Tamil Political Prisoners 9 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

      AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on stalled or incomplete playground and sports infrastructure projects in Mannar District, citing Pallimunai, Emilnagar and Naruvilikulam. He said allocated funds had been unutilized, returned, or reportedly spent without visible progress, and requested the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to investigate possible irregularities and ensure completion of the works. He also asked that funds be reissued and pending works under the School Cricket Development Programme, including side-wickets and school ground development projects, be completed.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB

      AI summary The matter raised has been referred to the relevant Ministry, and a response is expected to be provided on a later date.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Minister of Justice and National Integration regarding Tamil political prisoners detained for long periods in Sri Lankan prisons. He asked for the number of such prisoners, the prisons in which they are held, and the Government’s timeline for their release. He also requested consideration of their release on humanitarian grounds or through a Presidential pardon, citing the impact on their families and the Government’s stated themes of ethnic harmony and reform.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that the question was timely but could not be answered immediately because it had been received only the previous day and required data compilation. He cited the Ministry’s upcoming Head of Expenditure debate as adding to staff workload and undertook to provide a full answer within one week.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan urged the Minister to give special, humane consideration to the cases of several named prisoners who have been incarcerated for periods ranging from 16 to 30 years. He requested a response on their situation, noting the lengthy duration of their imprisonment and asking that the matter receive particular attention.

      Justice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara requested that a list be provided on the same day, stating that he would give it special attention and address it in his response.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary The Member submitted to the Table a list of long-term detainees and a copy of a letter from the organization “Voice of the Voiceless” addressed to the President regarding their release. The documents were placed in the Library for the Minister’s attention.

      Justice & Human Rights Full speech →