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- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary Hon. Dinesh Hemantha said Sri Lanka Cricket is an important national brand and expressed support for constructive parliamentary proposals to revive sport regardless of party lines. He argued that, in addition to addressing corruption, SLC must correct planning failures, particularly by supporting school cricket. He highlighted the high costs borne by host schools in Division 3 matches, which cause rural and poorer students to withdraw, and called for a programme to remove these barriers and strengthen the U13 to U19 player pathway. Adjournment Debate: Sri Lanka Cricket Development and Anti-Corruption Measures Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi argued that Sri Lanka Cricket lacks an integrated development pathway from village and school levels to the national team, creating inequities for players from less-resourced areas and those without connections. Citing the 2023 Audit Report and Special Gazette No. 2310/26 under the Sports Law, he raised concerns over allowances paid to an MP holding cricket administrative positions and the absence of proper annual planning. He called for removing corrupt elements from cricket administration and implementing a national sports policy based on equitable access, infrastructure, professionalism, and cooperation among public, private, and NGO sectors. Adjournment Debate: Sri Lanka Cricket Development and Anti-Corruption Measures Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan supported the Private Member’s Motion calling for the Government to take over and develop estate roads, arguing that their unclear ownership leaves them neglected by existing road authorities. He urged the plantation and community infrastructure ministers to assume responsibility, noting that past allocations were insufficient and that the current Government has the parliamentary majority and executive authority to act, including by seeking foreign assistance. He also referred to schools in Ratnapura and Yatiyantota with Advanced Level classes and requested further development of such schools. Private Members' Motion 1: Acquisition of Estate Roads to the Government Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary There is no National School in the Colombo North Education Division, and no current action or identified school for establishing one there. The Government has not taken a policy decision to create additional National Schools, instead focusing on developing existing National and Provincial Schools by reducing disparities and improving the use of physical and human resources. Oral Question: National Schools in Colombo North Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. S.M. Marikkar) SJB AI summary Asked whether the Prime Minister and Minister of Education is aware that the Colombo North Education Division has no National School, and whether steps will be taken to establish one there. The question seeks details on whether a suitable school has already been identified for upgrading or, if not, whether one will be selected in future, and asks for reasons if no action is planned. Oral Question: National Schools in Colombo North Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary A Cabinet Sub-Committee has been appointed to address the absorption of Development Officers currently engaged in teaching into the Teachers’ Service. The Minister stated that the Committee will also consider diploma-holders and unemployed graduates, and that concrete measures are expected to be reported to the House within two to three weeks with the aim of providing a fair and prompt solution. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson questioned the Deputy Minister on the shortage of about 30,000 teachers in government schools and the long-delayed absorption of Development Officers serving as teachers into the Teachers’ Service. Citing provincial figures and noting that around 16,000 such officers remain in schools, he asked when the Government would regularize their appointments, warning that failure to do so would harm students and worsen existing shortages. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister acknowledged that some B.Ed. graduates have not yet been recruited into the Teachers’ Service despite discussions on the issue. He stated that recruitment will be pursued through Provincial Councils as vacancies arise and that swift action will be taken to absorb the remaining qualified graduates. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson asked what action the Government will take regarding graduates who have completed specialized B.Ed. programmes but are unable to use those qualifications for other employment. He noted that some Provincial Governors have given them mostly temporary appointments, while many remain outside service. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary Four universities currently offer Bachelor of Education degrees: Colombo, Peradeniya, Eastern University and the Open University of Sri Lanka, with specified annual intakes across primary education, general education, drama and theatre, special needs education and natural sciences. Admissions are conducted through UGC-based selection, direct A/L-based entry for Colombo’s Primary Education programme from 2024, and competitive examination for Open University programmes. The Minister stated that B.Ed. programmes will be conducted through Faculties of Education to strengthen competencies in Science, Mathematics, ICT and related subjects, with plans to increase intakes by improving staffing and student facilities such as canteens and hostels. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education stated that he was providing the answer to a Question raised by Hon. Kins Nelson. No substantive details of the answer or policy position are included in the provided speech excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on the Bachelor of Education degree, including how many universities offer it, their names, and annual student enrolment. He also asked whether the Ministry recognizes the degree as a pathway for recruiting more graduates into the Teachers’ Service and what measures are planned to increase enrolment in the programme. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Mohamed Sali Naleem AI summary Hon. Mohamed Sali Naleem supported the debate on regulations under the Intellectual Property Act relating to Geographical Indications and urged legal action against those involved in theft, robbery, or fraud. He raised concerns over declining cashew production in Batticaloa due to disease, proposing sapling distribution and Cashew Corporation plans to restore production as an export earner, while also requesting machinery and equipment to support palmyrah and cashew-related livelihoods. He further asked the Government to return land taken from Aligarh National School by the Eravur Police Station and suggested releasing nearby Coconut Cultivation Board land to address space constraints faced by the police station and Magistrate’s Court. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Prime Minister, in her capacity as Education Minister, to clarify the basis on which the Open University of Sri Lanka and General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University are designated as State universities. He sought this clarification in relation to recognition of their qualifications for purposes such as admission to Sri Lanka Law College. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Prime Minister’s characterization of the Open University as a State university. He sought clarification on the basis for that classification. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson raised concerns about severe human-elephant conflict in the Polonnaruwa District, affecting both farmers and schoolchildren, including 88 schools in the Dimbulagala Education Zone and 59 in the Hingurakgoda Education Zone. He cited the death of a schoolchild on 22 January in the Dimbulagala Divisional Secretariat Division and a subsequent attack on a farmer by the same elephant, asking why it had not been captured and relocated. He requested the Minister to state specific measures to address departmental shortcomings such as fuel shortages, broken vehicles, and inadequate maintenance of electric fences and elephant drives. Oral Question: Human-Elephant Conflict (Q.3/2024) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Open University students are eligible to sit the Law College final examination because it is a State university, and this is consistent with the treatment of law students from other State universities. The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is described as a State-related institution outside the UGC Act, with any change requiring policy consideration after quality review. On establishing new faculties or programmes at Eastern University, approval must originate from the university and pass through its Senate, Council, UGC, and Ministry processes, rather than being decided solely by the Minister. Oral Question: Bachelor of Laws Degree Awards (Q.1/2024) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper asked whether an Eastern Province State university could be given the opportunity to establish a law faculty, in the context of efforts to expand legal education, to improve access particularly for Muslim girls interested in law. He also noted that the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University awards an LLB and, despite not being under the UGC, appears to have similar eligibility for the Law College Entrance Examination, requesting that the Prime Minister look into the matter. Oral Question: Bachelor of Laws Degree Awards (Q.1/2024) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Law College is an independent institution outside the Ministry of Education and that no related request has been received by the Ministry. She said non-state higher education institutions have operated without an overarching national policy or clear regulatory framework, although a quality assurance committee under the Non-State Higher Education Division conducts institutional reviews before degree awards. She has instructed the committee to consult State universities, review its past work, and submit proposals for a national policy and regulatory process with clear quality standards. Oral Question: Bachelor of Laws Degree Awards (Q.1/2024) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary The Member raised a supplementary question on legal education and private degree-awarding institutions, noting the Law College’s decision to hold an entrance examination for foreign and Open University LLB holders. He asked whether the Government has a mechanism to ensure the standards of degrees awarded by private institutions, including those with UGC approval, and sought clarification on the status of a previously promised new location for the Sri Lanka Law College due to space constraints. Oral Question: Bachelor of Laws Degree Awards (Q.1/2024) Read →