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- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns on behalf of Law College candidates about confusion over responsibility for re-scrutinization, with the Law College and the Department allegedly referring candidates to each other. He requested a timely resolution to avoid candidates losing another year, noting that seats remain vacant. He clarified that the Motion addresses inconsistencies in examination administration and does not challenge the admission authority of the Chief Justice and the Council. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama outlined the existing pathways to enter the legal profession, including Law College, state university law faculties and recognized private LLB programmes, noting that admissions and standards fall under the Supreme Court and the Incorporated Council for Legal Education. He argued that the current requirement of at least 40 marks in key subjects for candidates progressing to final examinations should be maintained, and cautioned that lowering pass marks or relaxing criteria would undermine professional standards. He emphasized that Law College admissions must remain merit-based and compliant with established legal education standards. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said concerns over law students’ examinations warrant serious attention, while also questioning the consistency of those now seeking fairness in Parliament. He linked the issue to wider concerns in the justice sector, including judicial transfers, interventions in legal education, narcotics-related enforcement, and uneven accountability. He urged that fairness be ensured in legal education and related systems, indicating support for Minister Nalinda Jayatissa and the incoming President in addressing these matters. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Susanta Dodawatta, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Susanta Dodawatta argued that the Motion contained factual and legal inaccuracies regarding the Law College entrance examination. He stated that no formal defect had been notified in the Law of Contract paper, that there is no legal provision for re-scrutiny in this type of competitive examination, and that the Gazette does not require admission of exactly 201 candidates. He further noted that candidates from foreign or non-UGC-recognized LLB programmes can attend lectures, receive model papers, and re-sit without limitation, and said the available results did not demonstrate unfairness. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando seconded a Motion concerning the Special Entrance Exam required for private university LLB graduates to enter Law College. He questioned the results, noting that all candidates failed last year and that this year some candidates reported unusually low marks in one paper despite higher marks in the other two, while no re-scrutiny appears to be available. He urged consideration of the unfilled vacancies, stating that only about 140 of 217 candidates reached the cut-off despite 201 places being available, to prevent affected students losing another year. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Moved an Adjournment Motion concerning alleged irregularities in the Sri Lanka Law College Special Entrance Examination held on 17 May 2025, particularly the Law of Contract paper, where some candidates with high marks in other papers received 35–39 and became ineligible. He stated that the Law College and Department of Examinations each denied responsibility for re-scrutiny, leaving candidates without recourse despite anomalous results and only about 140 of 201 places being filled. He requested re-scrutiny by the responsible institution, admission of remaining candidates to fill vacancies including those affected by the Contract paper, or alternatively reduction of the paper-wise cut-off from 40 to 35, urging the Minister of Justice to intervene. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary M.A.M. Thahir supported the National Building Research Institute Bill, arguing that a dedicated institute is needed to reduce disaster-related losses and improve protection measures. He raised concerns about coastal erosion and economic damage linked to Oluvil Harbour in Ampara, saying around 10,000 fishing families are affected and calling for the harbour to be reorganized with safeguards for communities. He also urged the Eastern Provincial authorities to grant temporary transfers to HNDE-appointed English teachers, particularly Muslim women posted to distant Sinhala-majority areas, citing language barriers, hardship, and alleged bribery in earlier transfer processes. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva marked the International Day of Sign Languages, emphasizing that communication rights are essential to the dignity and inclusion of Sri Lanka’s Deaf community, and noted that a Sign Language Bill prepared by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities has been sent to the Legal Draftsman. He called for professional recognition and support for sign language interpreters, stating that lack of access to sign language marginalizes Deaf persons in education, health, and daily life. He also raised allegations of sexual abuse of four Deaf children at a school in Anuradhapura, urged strict punishment and systemic reforms in the governance of such institutions, and requested that the school be brought under the North Central Provincial Council while calling for unanimous passage of the forthcoming Bill. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna stated that discussions had taken place with a specific group in the North and requested details of the particular case raised. He said the matter would be addressed as necessary and referred to the forthcoming Education Council. Oral Question Q.6/2025: Principals' Recruitment and Confirmation Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a grievance concerning Mr. Anandarajah, a Grade 1 principal who served for 12 years at Mulankavil Maha Vidyalayam in Kilinochchi but was removed after a new appointment was made through interview and examination. He said Mr. Anandarajah had been reduced to teacher status in the same school despite representations to the Deputy Minister, and requested a fair remedy rather than treating the matter as outside the principals’ service. Oral Question Q.6/2025: Principals' Recruitment and Confirmation Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna said the issue concerning a specific group of principals in the North arises because they were not recruited under the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service procedure, leaving them outside standard transfer and allowance arrangements applicable to SLPS principals. He noted that only mutual transfers within the same category are currently possible, limiting options, and stated that the matter would be taken up with stakeholders and referred to the Education Council once it is established. Oral Question Q.6/2025: Principals' Recruitment and Confirmation Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised concerns about principals recruited in 2012 due to shortages in the war-affected province, noting that although they were later confirmed and receive comparable salaries, they lack certain entitlements. He said their administrative allowance, previously linked to school categorization and used for school-level needs, has been discontinued since 2018, and that they have not received transfers from hardship schools since 2012. He asked whether the Minister would seek Cabinet approval to amend the relevant circulars and address these issues during the Government’s tenure. Oral Question Q.6/2025: Principals' Recruitment and Confirmation Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Deputy Minister stated that 1,399 officers were appointed on a supernumerary basis to Grade 2(ii) of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service and 142 to Grade 3 under 2012 Cabinet and Public Service Commission decisions. He said these officers may be confirmed and promoted only within the supernumerary stream, are not entitled to the Principal’s Allowance beyond salary benefits, and may obtain only mutual transfers with officers in the same category. He added that appointment to substantive cadre vacancies must follow the SLPS Minute through limited competitive examination and required qualifications, and that many current recruitment and transfer issues arise because these appointments were outside the standard SLPS recruitment procedure. Oral Question Q.6/2025: Principals' Recruitment and Confirmation Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Asked whether the Prime Minister and Minister of Education was aware of Cabinet and Public Service Commission decisions appointing and confirming long-serving principals in difficult schools to supernumerary grades of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service. He sought clarification on why their administrative allowance, previously paid until March 2018, has ceased; whether their requests for appointments to vacancies and mutual transfers are being rejected; and whether they are eligible for internal/inter-zonal transfers and promotions. Oral Question Q.6/2025: Principals' Recruitment and Confirmation Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to the characterization of issues affecting teacher development officers as not being of national importance. He argued that the Government had sought their support during the election and should now treat their concerns as a nationally significant matter. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly introduces the next topic concerning teacher trainees, indicating a shift in the debate or questioning to issues affecting that group. No specific proposal, demand, or policy position is stated in the provided excerpt. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that he had raised several education-related issues, including matters concerning those who passed the Dharmacharya Examination, problems at the University of Moratuwa, issues at the Wickramarachchi institute, and concerns affecting teachers. The remarks appear to introduce or list pending educational grievances requiring government attention. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought permission to raise matters related to education, specifically referring to the Dharmacharya Examination and issues concerning the University of Moratuwa. The intervention appears to signal questions or concerns he intended to pursue on those subjects. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa stated that he had an additional opportunity to speak and requested that it not be omitted. He noted that he had raised a question of national importance concerning education. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa objected to the manner in which questions on education were being raised, saying they did not produce useful work for either those asking or answering. He proposed that education issues be taken up in a dedicated debate, even for six hours if necessary, while respecting Standing Orders and parliamentary traditions. He requested the Leader of the Opposition to reconsider the approach to such questioning so Parliament could function more effectively. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →