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Sitting of Tuesday, 6 January 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 256 speeches· 78 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Fishermen in Pottuvil DS Division - Provision of Facilities (Q.1397/2025) 11 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth asked the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources whether the Ministry is aware of conflicts between fishermen and tourists on beaches in the Pottuvil Divisional Secretary’s Division arising from boat use. He sought information on proposed measures including construction of a fishing pier and fishing village at Kudakalliya, development of lagoons in Arugam Bay, Rottai, R.M. Nagar and Komari, and provision of suitable boats and fishing gear for sea and lagoon fishermen.

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    • The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB

      AI summary The Minister outlined measures to address conflicts between tourism activities and fishing operations in the Arugam Bay area, including a proposed relocation of the fishing pier to Kudakalliya subject to a feasibility study funded under the 2026 Budget. He detailed related land acquisition, access road, lagoon development, dredging permit, boundary demarcation, and fish stocking activities, while noting further information-gathering for Rottai, R.M. Nagar and Komari. He also said 75,000 fishing nets worth Rs. 500 million received as Chinese grant assistance are being distributed to 12,500 fishermen in selected districts, with additional support planned through local production of boats and nets and concessional State bank financing.

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    • The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth raised a supplementary question on the impact of recent nationwide floods on fishermen, particularly in Ampara District areas including Maruthamunai, Kalmunai, Sainthamaruthu, Nintavur, Attalaichenai, Akkaraipattu, Thirukkovil, Pottuvil, Komari, and Panama. He asked whether the Government would provide grants or loans to restore livelihoods and compensate income losses, and sought clarification on how affected fishermen could access such assistance.

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    • The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB

      AI summary Fishermen across Sri Lanka were affected by Cyclone “Boo” and related severe weather, with particular concern for heavily affected districts such as Mannar. The Minister stated that Divisional Secretaries in the relevant areas had been instructed to provide necessary assistance and relief to affected fishermen.

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    • The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth asked about compensation for fishermen in the Pottuvil DS Division whose boats and engines were lost or damaged during the mini-cyclone of 26 November 2024, with reported losses of Rs. 900,000 to Rs. 2,000,000 each. He noted that despite visits by the Deputy Minister and officials, no compensation had been paid, and requested confirmation on compensation and loan facilities to help the affected fishermen resume their livelihoods.

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    • The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Ministry provides assistance, grants, and relief in marine disasters affecting fishermen, including damage or loss of boats and persons lost at sea. He invited the Member to submit the specific cases raised so that further information could be provided and follow-up action ensured.

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    • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

      AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

      AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan asked the Minister to clarify the status of relief promised by the President to fishermen during a visit to his district. He said relief was reportedly being channelled through Divisional Secretariats, but alleged that fishermen were not receiving it.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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