Sitting of Thursday, 7 May 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening: Special Security Arrangements on 08 May 2026 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Report 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 5 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question 3 (840/2025): Dhammarathana Vidyalaya and Other Schools in Moratuwa 7 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question 4: Cybercrime Cases Against Women 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question 6 (1337/2025): Sports Officers and District Youth Service Officer in Ampara 7 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question 7 (1457/2025): Post Offices in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts 7 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question 8: Waste Disposal at National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question 9: Community Water Supply Schemes in Vavuniya 6 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary The Minister answered a question on water supply projects in Vavuniya District, stating that 73 projects are being implemented across five Divisional Secretary’s Divisions and that 50 are currently supplying water to the public. He said 23 projects are non-operational, mainly due to unpaid electricity bills, lack of funds for repairs, weak community participation, leaks, falling water levels, aged equipment, and communities shifting to other water sources. He stated that the Government will take steps to reactivate these schemes or provide suitable alternative water supply methods, with action planned within the next two years.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK

     AI summary Asked the Minister whether a special committee would be appointed to review non-operational community water supply schemes in dry areas. He said some projects had been implemented without proper needs assessments, leading to wastage of public funds, and requested project-by-project identification of failures and recommendations for solutions.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe acknowledged serious difficulties in rural community-managed water schemes, noting that nearly half of the 3,800–4,000 schemes under the National Community Water Department face problems due to the Department’s lack of statutory authority, staffing, and technical capacity. He stated that draft legislation to empower the Department would be brought to Parliament, enabling government intervention in such schemes, and that Cabinet-approved structural reforms are being implemented. He also said an action plan would be prepared within months and committed to revisiting affected districts, including Vavuniya, to develop a programme with local representatives.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK

     AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised concerns about the Peraru Reservoir project in Vavuniya, stating that farming families who donated paddy lands on assurances of alternate land, title deeds, and access roads have still not received deeds after 13 years. He asked whether the Ministry would provide the promised access roads and a flyover or bridge, noting that spill water during rains prevents farmers from reaching their new fields.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that although he had inspected the Peraru reservoir, he was not aware of the specific issues raised. He clarified that the reservoir falls under the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, requested the District Coordinating Committee to submit recommendations to the Ministry, and said he would obtain details from the Board on the current status, problems, and actions taken before proceeding swiftly.

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   • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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10. 10 Oral question Second Round of Oral Questions (Q.10 and Tabled Answers) 8 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) 6 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Questions by Private Notice: Fuel Purchase (CPC) and Private Lands Released by Military 9 speeches ▸
13. 13 Papers Ministry Statements: Agriculture, Poverty Alleviation 21 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business 39 speeches ▸
15. 15 Papers Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval 16 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations 17 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Suspension of Proceedings for Lunch 1 speeches ▸
18. 18 Debate Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 19 speeches ▸
19. 19 Debate Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 48 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Division Vote and Adjournment: Public Security Ordinance Resolution 15 speeches ▸