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Sitting of Tuesday, 22 July 2025

10th Parliament· 23 debates· 305 speeches· 73 speakers

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  15. 15 Oral question Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) 21 speeches
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether recent interviews were held for recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspector of Police, how many candidates passed, and how many posts are to be filled. He further sought clarification on whether the recruitment process has been suspended and, if not, when appointments will be made, and asked for reasons if the information cannot be provided.

      Law & OrderEmployment Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that 2,650 candidates applied for the relevant recruitment process and 100 suitable candidates were identified after marks were ranked, background checks conducted, and medical examinations completed. He said the recruitment has been temporarily suspended because several candidates lodged appeals, and a committee appointed by the Inspector-General of Police will make recommendations under the approved recruitment procedure before appointments proceed.

      Law & OrderEmployment Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns over the delayed recruitment of Sub-Inspectors following a 2024 selection process for 515 posts, noting that candidates had completed examinations, interviews, medicals, and drug tests, with appointments expected in November 2024. He said reports of cancelling the process and issuing a new Gazette would waste public funds and harm candidates who had prepared or left other employment. He urged the Minister to appoint the 100 candidates already identified and, if further recruitment is needed, seek Cabinet approval to recruit an additional 400 rather than restarting the process.

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    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concern over the delay or possible cancellation of recruitment for 100 Police Department positions, noting that the same institutional authorities were in place when the process began. He urged that the 100 candidates be appointed without holding a new examination, and suggested that a further 500 recruits could be taken later if necessary.

      EmploymentLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB

      AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that complaints about the SI recruitment process had been referred by the IGP to a committee, and that a decision on the 100 shortlisted candidates from 2,650 exam passers would be taken after the committee report is received. He rejected claims that the process had been cancelled, clarified that a new Gazette for an additional SI intake had been issued with interviews underway, and said the Government had not stopped the previous administration’s recruitment process due to the change of government.

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    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara began to address the House, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks beyond addressing the Deputy Speaker. No argument, proposal, question, or policy issue is available to summarize from the text provided.

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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake only names or refers to Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, with no substantive remarks, argument, proposal, or question recorded in the provided excerpt.

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    • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara briefly noted that he had been given the opportunity to ask the second supplementary question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the provided excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that he had asked only one supplementary question and requested that Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara be allowed to ask the second supplementary question.

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    • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara indicated that he would raise a second supplementary question related to the matter under discussion.

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    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara questioned reports that police have been instructed to include JVP/NPP members in Community/Area Security Committees and allow them to lead. He argued that these village-level crime prevention committees were historically independent bodies involving religious leaders and civil organizations, and asked whether such political involvement is compromising police independence.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised concerns about police independence and democracy, citing a reported rise in violence since the Government took office. He stated that there had been 68 shootings and 37 murders during that period, implying a need for attention to law enforcement and public security.

      Security & DefenceLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised concerns about public security, stating that his own house had been broken into twice and ransacked. He urged the Minister to address the lack of security and requested that political interventions be stopped.

      Security & DefenceLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara objected to political interference in the appointment of Security Committees, stating that such appointments had become unprecedentedly politicized. He urged that the Committees be appointed independently, referring to a prior ruling that this opportunity should be provided.

      Security & DefenceParliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB

      AI summary Ananda Wijepala rejected allegations that Public Security Committees had been politicized, stating that their establishment follows an Inspector-General of Police circular. He said the committees include 25 percent youth representation and 25 percent women’s representation, with the Grama Niladhari as Secretary and the Community Police Officer as Convener. He explained that a recognized community member may be appointed Chair from among applicants within the relevant Grama Niladhari division.

      Law & OrderWomen & Children Full speech →