Topic
Education
1,409 speeches · 257 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 213 |
| 2 | Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna, M.P. JJB | 99 |
| 3 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 51 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 29 |
| 5 | Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, M.P. SJB | 25 |
| 6 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 25 |
| 7 | Hon. Nalin Hewage, M.P. JJB | 21 |
| 8 | Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P. NDF | 18 |
| 9 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 17 |
| 10 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 17 |
Speeches
1,409 on this topic- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order seeking clarification on whether there were issues with the proposed education reforms and why the Cabinet had deferred them for one year. He stated that Members also wished to see the relevant information. Personal Explanation - Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Procedural Interruptions Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised an issue concerning education, referring to comments or involvement by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa. The available excerpt is too limited to identify the specific argument, proposal, or request made. Personal Explanation - Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Procedural Interruptions Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that the Opposition was ready to debate both the Government’s handling of the “8960” cyclone and the proposed education reforms. He requested that parliamentary sessions be arranged during the current and following week to take up these debates. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion and Business Scheduling Discussion Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that his side had responded constructively to the proposal and would proceed with a No-Confidence Motion in the manner they had decided. He also said they were ready to begin the education debate the following day and challenged the government’s readiness to do so. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion and Business Scheduling Discussion Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Government would respond to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s question on the next sitting day. He stated that the Opposition’s proposed No-Confidence Motion against the Prime Minister related to her education reforms, and that the Government was ready to allocate 22 and 23 January for that debate. If the Opposition did not proceed with the motion, he said the Government would instead move a postponement debate on education reforms on Thursday, with the Universities (Amendment) Bill already scheduled for Friday. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Tourism Performance and Deferral of Ravi Karunanayake Question Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna said the Ministry of Education has intervened in similar school-related complaints, including past incidents and cases in the Southern Province and Matara District. He emphasized that schools must comply with regulatory responsibilities, particularly admissions circulars, and stated that the Ministry will intervene directly where such procedures are not followed. Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Nishantha Perera asked the Deputy Minister what steps the Ministry of Education is taking to address recurring problems and alleged injustices affecting similar schools across Sri Lanka. His supplementary question sought clarification on ministry action to remedy these issues. Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Approved non-grant private schools are required to comply with Ministry circulars and guidelines, and complaints should be made to the relevant Zonal Education Office or the Approved Private Schools Branch. The Minister stated that the Ministry has undertaken inspections and issued directions on administration, examinations and admissions, and is strengthening oversight, including on examination compliance and teacher recruitment, while acting on substantiated complaints to protect students’ rights. Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Nishantha Perera raised concerns about K.S.F. Vidyalaya, citing alleged corporal punishment, human rights violations, refusal to release scholarship-passing students or issue leaving certificates, lack of a qualified principal, employment of former students as teachers, and poor reporting to the education zone. He asked what action the Ministry will take to regulate the school and address injustices faced by students and parents. Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, details were provided on two approved non-grant private schools in the relevant zone: K.S.F. Vidyalaya, Moragoda, and Anura Vidyalaya, Matara (Maligathenna Branch). The response set out their establishment dates, management and ownership details, noting that Anura Vidyalaya has only preliminary approval, and identified the Ministry, Southern Province Department of Education and Elpitiya Zonal Education Office as the relevant authorities. It also stated that repeated public complaints had been received about K.S.F. Vidyalaya, leading to ministry instructions and an inspection on 30 September 2025, during which administrative directions were issued and three students were enabled to apply for the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination. Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide details on non-government schools in the Elpitiya Education Zone, including their founding years, governing board members, and the authorities responsible for supervision. He further requested information on whether complaints had been received by central or provincial education authorities and what measures are in place to ensure educational quality and protect students’ rights. Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said discussions had been held with relevant officers regarding salary anomalies in the Educational Administrative Service, which has five grades. He stated that, in coordination with the National Salaries and Cadre Commission, specific pay scales for all five grades would be presented by 2027 as part of a system-wide approach to prevent piecemeal disparities. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna asked when the Government would gazette and complete formal appointments of Principals, noting that delays were affecting school management and that about 500 interview-qualified candidates from a pre-2020 examination remained unappointed as teachers. She also questioned when vacancies would be filled and whether pay disparities between officers of the Educational Administrative Service and teachers would be rectified. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary Stated that he could not provide a date, without offering further details or commitments. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary Recruitments in the education sector were carried out twice in the previous year, and the Ministry plans to proceed this year with placements at zonal offices and schools. No final decision has been made on further recruitments, but the planned placements are expected to support administrative functions to some extent. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Asked when the existing vacancies in the Educational Administrative Service will be filled. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Education Minister, the Deputy Minister stated that salary increments are currently suspended for 32 officers of the Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service and 53 officers of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service. He said increments are released after required performance reports, efficiency bar examinations, or disciplinary and inquiry processes are completed, and that some delay occurs due to processing through zonal and provincial offices. He added that the Ministry intervenes where delays are reported and has instructed relevant sections to conclude pending disciplinary and inquiry matters promptly, with detailed annexes placed in the Library. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Rohini Kumari Wijerathna asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on officers in the Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service and Sri Lanka Principals’ Service whose salary increments have been suspended. She requested the number of affected officers, their names, suspension dates and reasons, and asked whether the Ministry is aware of delays in restoring increments and what measures will be taken to expedite inquiries and ensure justice. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha presented regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act to facilitate and control disaster-related imports by designating the Disaster Management Centre or other government institutions as accountable consignees, preventing misuse of donated goods, and allowing specified licence exemptions or approvals through Customs and relevant ministries. He cited 5,058 consignments worth Rs. 2,473 million received by 6 January 2026, including relief goods, medicines, ambulances, and other supplies, and noted provisions for standards testing and health-related imports such as Suwaseriya equipment. He also defended education reforms as necessary to shift from rote learning to skills, competencies, and student-centred education, linking human capital development to productivity and economic recovery. He stated that government revenue, reserves, exports, and the current account remained on track, with reserves around USD 6.8 billion and a medium-term growth target above 7 percent. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 Hon. M.S. Abdul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abdul Wazeeth highlighted severe staffing vacancies at the Pottuvil and Lahugala Divisional Secretariats in Ampara District and requested urgent cadre appointments, especially management service and land administration officers, to maintain public services. He also called for improved education administration in Pottuvil, localised teacher appointments, action on Eastern Province teacher shortages, and consideration for graduates in Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani medicine. He further requested measures for Lahugala’s drinking water and lawful sand extraction needs, immediate coastal protection for the eroding Maligakadu central cemetery, and a slight reduction in the Health Management Service Officer recruitment cutoff mark. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →