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 ▸
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 ▾
    • The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB

      AI summary The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for details on regional Ayurvedic hospitals in the Monaragala District, including their number, the extent of their service to local residents, and current staff vacancies. He also sought information on measures to further develop these hospitals, or reasons if such action is not being taken.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa provided answers on Ayurvedic hospitals and related institutions, distinguishing between two hospitals with approved cadres and two institutions still approved as central dispensaries. He reported January-August 2025 service statistics, significant cadre vacancies including 36 vacancies out of 49 approved posts across listed categories, and ongoing development works totaling allocations for repairs and upgrades at Kiriibbanwewa, Medagama, Buttala, and Weliaya. He also stated that future recruitment of health support staff through the line Ministry would include allocations for Provincial Councils and Ayurveda.

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    • The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB

      AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena noted rising inpatient admissions in Ayurvedic hospitals in Monaragala and requested urgent filling of vacancies for doctors, nurses and other staff. He also raised medicine shortages in the district and asked whether the Department of Ayurveda could purchase locally grown medicinal raw materials from areas such as Medagama, Nilgala forest and Pettagamthalawa for medicine production.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa noted that the Uva Provincial Council Ayurveda Department is engaged in significant production activities and that the State Ayurvedic Corporation also provides some supplies. He acknowledged current raw material shortages affecting certain medicines and said he would consider the proposal further, with an emphasis on sourcing local raw materials wherever possible.

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    • The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB

      AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena stated that Provincial Councils have made purchases periodically but argued that these acquisitions have been insufficient. He raised the issue to the Minister as a concern regarding the adequacy of procurement at the provincial level.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Full speech →
    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa undertook to look into the matter raised by another Member.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri ceded his opportunity to speak to Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake to ask the second question.

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

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a supplementary question on the shortage of dialysis needles at Padavi Hospital in Padavi Sri Pura, noting the high number of kidney patients in the area. He said patients are being forced to buy needles privately at a cost of Rs. 2,000 for two, and urged the Minister to investigate and address the issue nationally for kidney patients.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa addressed shortages of fistula needles in several hospitals, explaining that the contracted supplier failed to provide items meeting specifications, preventing central procurement by the Medical Supplies Division. He stated that funds had been released to hospitals for local purchases from the private market, with compliant supplies expected by 12 October. He said the Ministry is monitoring the issue daily, local purchase needs are declining, and any remaining shortages will be checked.

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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 ▸