Sitting of Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and President's Message on Navy Act 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports 5 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented by Members 6 speeches ▸
4. 4 Procedural Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings 28 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question Q.1/2025: Natural Streams and Stream Reservations Protection 7 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question Q.2/2025: Divisional Hospitals in Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question Q.3/2025: Fishermen Compensation 8 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question Q.4/2025: Ratalankawa Land - Land Reform Commission 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question Q.5/2025: Cinnamon and Tea Fertilizer Subsidies 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question Q.6/2025: Principals' Recruitment and Confirmation 8 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question Q.7/2025: Maize Production and Pricing 7 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital 8 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the male and female wards at the Mullaitivu District General Hospital are currently operating in temporary buildings and that a multi-storey ward complex is planned with Indian assistance. He said project approvals have been obtained, soil investigations were completed in June 2024, and the intergovernmental MoU will be signed after completing requirements including Foreign Ministry and Attorney General concurrence and Cabinet approval. He added that procurement and construction will proceed thereafter, noting a similar Indian-assisted MoU for the Mannar District General Hospital Accident and Emergency Unit has already been signed.

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    • The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised a supplementary question on the condition of the Mullaitivu District General Hospital, noting that its male and female wards operate in temporary buildings and that overcrowding has forced patients to be treated on mats in corridors. He said Mullaitivu and Mannar are the only Vanni district general hospitals listed under hardship areas and requested that the Government give priority to constructing permanent patient wards for these hospitals.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Mullaitivu District General Hospital would be prioritized for construction of the required ward complex. He noted that Cabinet approval had been obtained to allocate an additional Rs. 45 billion over two years to complete 17 stalled construction projects, which would have cost Rs. 29 billion if finished on time. He said the project would use Government of Sri Lanka funds and seek special support from the Government of India, while acknowledging that the process would take time.

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    • The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran indicated that his second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested time from the Chair to pose a question, noting that if interrupted he would be unable to complete it. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about staffing at Mallavi Base Hospital in Mullaitivu, stating that a physician transferred there from Chavakachcheri had not been released due to GMOA intervention. He asked the Minister of Health whether transfer orders would be enforced and whether action would be taken if he provided evidence that doctors assigned to the hospital attend only one week per month.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary The Member asks that the relevant complaint be formally submitted and states that it will be inquired into.

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13. 13 Oral question Oral Question Q.9/2025: Sri Lanka Telecom Employment 6 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Oral Question Q.10/2025: Alawwa Water Scheme 6 speeches ▸
15. 15 Oral question Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Unemployment and Vehicle Emission Testing 8 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Procedural: Transition to Public Business 5 speeches ▸
17. 17 Debate Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill 57 speeches ▸
18. 18 Debate Third Reading: National Building Research Institute Bill 1 speeches ▸
19. 19 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination 15 speeches ▸