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Sitting of Thursday, 9 October 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 224 speeches· 61 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions 9 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister tabled a written answer detailing provision for special and inclusive education, including 27 government-assisted special schools, 879 schools with special education units, teacher numbers, and vacancies of 49 in special schools and 325 in special education units. He stated that circulars and ministry letters have instructed authorities to reassign teachers appointed for special education but deployed elsewhere, and that training is conducted through the NIE, Open University, Ministry, provincial departments and zonal offices. The response also outlined recent circulars, guidelines, curriculum adaptation, Universal Design for Learning measures, infrastructure improvements, and ongoing workshops aimed at strengthening inclusive education.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Health regarding the non-operation of the Netherlands-funded specialized Gynaecology Unit at Kilinochchi District General Hospital, despite its opening in late 2024. He cited shortages of specialists, nurses, technical staff, and related services, as well as concerns that equipment may be moved to other hospitals, and argued that these issues are undermining healthcare provision in Kilinochchi and surrounding areas. He asked for details on the Netherlands funding, cadre requirements and appointment timelines, whether equipment transfers or closure are planned, and a guarantee and timeline for fully operationalizing the unit.

      HealthcareInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Health, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that the needs of Kilinochchi District General Hospital are being addressed and that no equipment from its specialized Gynaecology Unit will be transferred to other hospitals. He said the unit was built under the Netherlands-funded DRIVE project, with EUR 7.2 million for construction and EUR 8 million for equipment, and was handed over on 8 August 2024. He added that staff expansion is underway subject to cadre approval through the Northern Provincial Council, and that recruitment and service expansion will proceed once approvals are obtained.

      InfrastructureHealthcare Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan questioned the Deputy Minister on the status of a Netherlands-funded hospital unit opened in 2024, stating that it has not begun substantive operations and no staff cadre has been appointed. He raised concern over reported requests from other hospitals to obtain the equipment and public protests against moving it, and asked when the unit would become fully functional.

      InfrastructureHealthcare Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB

      AI summary Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that no donated equipment from the hospital has been or will be transferred to other institutions, following confirmation with the relevant Director. He said the main impediment is approval of cadre positions for doctors, nurses, and support staff, which has been requested from the Ministry of Finance. Once approvals are granted, staffing will be expedited for the modern ward complex intended to provide specialized infertility-related investigations and treatment not available in major Colombo hospitals.

      HealthcarePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. M. A. M. Thahir ACMC

      AI summary Hon. M. A. M. Thahir raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on alleged inconsistencies between Sri Lanka’s marriage registration laws and related administrative circulars affecting Muslims and foreign nationals. He asked the Minister to clarify how the General Marriage Ordinance, Kandyan Marriage and Divorce Act, and Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act apply where both parties are Muslim or where one party is a foreign Muslim. He claimed these rules create a registration vacuum and reports of officials pressuring Muslims to declare themselves non-Muslim, and requested government action to resolve the inconsistency and prevent discriminatory administrative practices.

      Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsReligion & Culture Full speech →
    • Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister answered that no circular has been issued under the relevant law, as existing legislation does not provide for such a circular, and said Registrar General’s Department officers have not harassed anyone while Muslim citizens have been informed of the current legal position. He stated that amendments to Section 2 of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act should be considered in light of social, cultural, legal and other factors, including its application to Muslims resident and non-resident in Sri Lanka. He added that, given the sensitivity of the matter, any reform should follow consultation with all stakeholders.

      Religion & CultureJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC

      AI summary M.A.M. Thahir stated that his question was intended to obtain clarity from the Minister on the matter. He thanked the Minister for the clarification provided.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →