Sitting of Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Auditor-General's Report - Tabling and Printing 2 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports 5 speeches ▸
3. 3 Committee report Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports 2 speeches ▸
4. 4 Petitions Petitions Presented 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Use of Plastic and Polythene - Minimization (Q.1/2025) 8 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Three-Storey Building of Thelijjawila Central College, Matara - Renovation (Q.1083/2025) 5 speeches ▾
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   • Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education about the condition of the three-storey building at Thelijjawila Central College, Matara, which has been taken out of use after a mound of earth damaged two ground-floor classrooms. He noted that the building had housed 17 classrooms and key offices, causing disruption to school activities, and sought information on any recent renovation efforts, proposed repair measures, and steps to conserve the affected land.

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   • Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

     AI summary The Prime Minister stated that, despite initial disruptions, educational activities are now continuing without interruption. She confirmed that renovation of the affected building depends on first addressing the risk of further slope failure, with the National Building Research Organisation carrying out slope-stabilization work. Technical evaluations are underway, the contract is expected to be awarded in October 2025, and completion is anticipated within six months, after which building renovation is planned for 2026.

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   • Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama raised concerns about the continuing disruption at Thelijjawila Central College in Matara following an incident on 03 October 2023. He noted that nearly two years later debris and earth had not been cleared, forcing Advanced Level classes to be held in museum spaces, and asked what obstacles had prevented even basic clearance work.

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   • Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

     AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the NBRO and relevant agencies are responsible for carrying out the required work, while the Ministry’s priority is to minimize harm to the school and ensure education continues. She said funds had been allocated to begin the work and provide alternative classrooms, and that the Ministry intervened during the year to expedite tasks that had been delayed for a long period.

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7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Lands Belonging to Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority - Trincomalee District (Q.1102/2025) 7 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources 7 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Questions: Irrigation Department Tanks and Land Reform Commission Lands - Kalutara District 9 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Shortage - Galle District 6 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District 11 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Transfer of Resources - Northern Province (Tabled Answer and Deferred Question) 4 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Questions - Leader of Opposition and Hon. Adaikkalanathan 10 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Ministry Statement: Security of Former Presidents 2 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Privilege Matter: Submission of False Information to Constitutional Council 27 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading 70 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Motion to Amend Standing Orders of Parliament 4 speeches ▸
18. 18 Adjournment Adjournment and Adjournment Questions 8 speeches ▸