Topic
Infrastructure
2,546 speeches · 378 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. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 137 |
| 2 | Hon. Kumara Jayakody, M.P. JJB | 105 |
| 3 | Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, M.P. JJB | 83 |
| 4 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 76 |
| 5 | Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, M.P. JJB | 62 |
| 6 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 47 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 46 |
| 8 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 43 |
| 9 | Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena, M.P. JJB | 36 |
| 10 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 34 |
Speeches
2,546 on this topic- 22 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the Government would reassess the need for a proposed large hospital building, where a foundation has already been laid, and consider how it should be used alongside any requirement for an Ayurveda hospital. He stated that the agreement for the Mannar CT scanner has been signed, the Provincial Council is preparing the BOQ, and work is expected to begin soon using the allocated Rs. 600 million. He also said funds would be allocated in the Budget under the base hospital development programme to upgrade Puttalam Hospital facilities. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen raised concerns about the condition and capacity of Puttalam Hospital, noting that it serves around 450,000 people but has only 400 beds despite a daily requirement of 750–800. He recalled earlier efforts under the Yahapalana Government to develop a master plan and seek foreign funding, and said subsequent governments had not addressed the issue. He asked the Minister for a clear roadmap, timeline, and budget allocation to upgrade the hospital to a District General Hospital, arguing that provincial allocations were unlikely to be sufficient. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen urged the Health Ministry to address rural health disparities and use the Mass Media portfolio to educate the public on disease prevention. He requested the resumption of a halted hospital project in Nintavur on land donated by residents, ambulances for several areas in Mannar District, and a CT scanner for Mannar Hospital, while noting India’s Rs. 600 million support for the district hospital. He also called for the urgent upgrading of Silavathurai Hospital in Musali to a Base Hospital, citing long travel distances for patients, post-war resettlement hardships, and prior approval of the required cadre. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath addressed the Committee Stage debate on Health and Mass Media expenditure, welcoming the 2026 health allocation and recent provisions for cath labs, MRI, radiology services, and an Osusala branch in Batticaloa. He raised urgent concerns over Batticaloa District General Hospital, including an unsafe 80-year-old building, lack of space, proposed relocation of the adjacent prison, high bed occupancy, and the need for dedicated specialist wards. He also requested improvements for Valachchenai Base Hospital, ambulances for Thuraineelavanai and Paalimeenmadu, Suwaseriya service for Vellaveli, and action on shortages of consultants, nurses, minor staff, drivers, and indigenous medicine employment. He further asked that remaining eligible dengue eradication assistants be made permanent in line with government assurances. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary Hon. B. Ariyawansha urged immediate relief for families displaced by landslides, heavy rain, and wind damage in the Kolonna area, noting long delays in past assistance to disaster victims. In the debate on Health expenditure, he highlighted staff, equipment, building, ambulance, and service shortages in rural and estate hospitals across Sabaragamuwa, including Kolonna, Embilipitiya, Godakawela, Rakwane, and related MOH areas. He specifically requested an X-ray technician for Kolonna Hospital, attention to overcrowding at Embilipitiya Hospital, restoration or establishment of MOH facilities, repairs to hazardous hospital infrastructure, and a special programme to support poor rural patients needing cardiac surgery and investigations. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody stated that the Government is modernizing and digitalizing the postal service to improve nationwide connectivity and public service delivery. He also said equitable opportunities and facilities would be provided to regional media practitioners. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody said the postal service performs a wide range of public functions beyond mail delivery, including payments, pensions, allowances and assistance schemes, but that postmen’s allowances and service conditions have lagged behind. He stated that the Government is moving to amend the outdated Postal Ordinance, recruit staff to address vacancies, increase the bicycle allowance, review motorbike allowances, provide postal access in estate areas, build and upgrade post offices, procure vehicles, and introduce digital systems such as payment gateways, HRMS and tracking tools. He also referred to preserving and developing the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office and said training and facilities for journalists should be made available equitably to regional media personnel as well as those in Colombo. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth thanked the Health Minister for recent support to Pottuvil but said the upgraded Pottuvil hospital continues to operate with an inadequate Type “B” cadre, lacking key specialists and sufficient nurses and technical staff. He requested implementation of cadre recommendations, staff accommodation, extended X-ray and emergency services, vehicles and public health staffing, and upgrades to facilities in Pottuvil, Komari, Irakkamam, Akkaraipattu, Sammanturai, Nintavur, and Kalmunai. He also called for completion or equipping of major hospital projects, provision of a CT scanner and dialysis repairs, and permission for Muslim female nurses to wear culturally appropriate attire within professional norms. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised concerns about the SLBC Muslim Service, requesting limits on excessive advertising during religious programming, a dedicated administrative structure, an advisory committee, and action on recommendations submitted by the Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum. He then highlighted health service deficiencies in Trincomalee District, including rising chronic kidney disease cases and shortages of staff, accommodation, drugs, and facilities at Padavi Siripura, Gomarangadawala, Pulmoddai, Kuchchaveli, Thoppur, and Kinniya hospitals. He urged the Health Minister to open the unused renal ward at Padavi Siripura, upgrade and resource several hospitals, appoint required specialists and medical administrators, and ensure allocated funds are used for physical infrastructure needs. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam welcomed the proposed 2026 “Aarokkiya” centres but urged the Government to first strengthen the Northern Province’s existing 110 hospitals by filling major consultant and medical officer vacancies and improving infrastructure. He requested full operationalization of the Mankulam rehabilitation hospital, expedited development of Mannar, Murikandy/Murunkan, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya health facilities, including a CT scanner for Mannar and a logistics vehicle for Vavuniya. He also highlighted the potential use of existing de-addiction centres, called for urgent anesthetist appointments in Mannar, and sought action on Siddha and Ayurveda vacancies and Siddha drug production, including investment in the Kilinochchi herbal garden. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Accident and Emergency Unit at Mannar District General Hospital and the Medical Complex at Mullaitivu District Hospital are being developed in coordination with the Indian High Commission. He said preliminary work has been completed, construction in Mannar is expected to begin within the year, and work on Mullaitivu will also be expedited. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concerns about ambulance shortages and maintenance problems at Karapitiya Hospital, noting its importance to patients from several provinces and stating that only about five of its 11 ambulances are operational on a typical day. He also cited an incident at Baddegama Hospital where a patient reportedly fell from an ambulance, and requested urgent ministerial attention to these issues across hospitals. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Urban Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, the Deputy Minister tabled answers on SLTB tyre and tube procurement. The response identified current suppliers, stated that supply capacity and product quality are sufficient, and noted that annual procurement is followed with standards placed in the Library. It further stated that standard bus tyres are locally procured from CEAT Kelani, while expressway bus tyres are imported through local agents due to the absence of local bids, and that local manufacturers are prioritized under procurement guidelines. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.1116/2025, Q.1180/2025, Q.1316/2025, Q.1429/2025) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law (on behalf of the Hon. Thilina Samarakoon) JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to provide details on the procurement of tyres and tubes for Sri Lanka Transport Board buses, including suppliers, supply capacity, tender periods, standards, and quality adequacy. He also sought clarification on foreign exchange expenditure for current purchases and whether locally manufactured tyres and tubes could be used instead, asking for reasons if this is not possible. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.1116/2025, Q.1180/2025, Q.1316/2025, Q.1429/2025) Read →
- 21 November 2025 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called the Adjournment Motion and invited Hon. Imran Maharoof to speak, noting he had 10 minutes. The motion concerned improving facilities for salt production in the Kinniya Divisional Secretariat Division. Adjournment Motion: Improvement of Facilities for Salt Production in Kinniya DS Division Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Minister Sunil Handunnetti replied to the debate on the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, outlining its 2026 allocation of Rs. 7.329 billion and an additional Rs. 80 billion concessional credit facility for start-ups and enterprise expansion. He detailed planned public-private partnerships and investor calls for salt, graphite, Paranthan chemicals, Eppawela phosphate and mineral sands, while emphasizing value addition, productivity, and export-oriented industrial development. He reported reduced administrative costs, 78 per cent physical progress by September, upgrades to industrial estates, expanded artisan training and craft promotion, and plans to coordinate NEDA, SEDD and IDB under a single authority for greater efficiency. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Selected investors who have been allocated land are not commencing work, and a time limit should be imposed on them. If they fail to begin, their allocations should be cancelled and made available to qualified new investors seeking land with electricity, water, and administrative facilities. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera urged the Minister to expedite the Millaniya Green Industry and Technology Zone in Raigama, Kalutara, noting that although basic infrastructure has resumed and been completed, the access road and factory construction have not begun despite an earlier target of January 2026. He said only 25 of the developable 60 acres have been developed, with further uncultivable land identified at Niuchatalwatta, and requested prompt, cross-party action to select investors and start construction to support employment. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen urged the Government to expedite the proposed integration of institutions such as the IDB and NEDA, improve coordination among industrial estates, and address shortcomings in estates under the Ministry and IDB. He highlighted delays and alleged administrative obstacles faced by exporters, particularly GI wire producers, and proposed delegated approval mechanisms and regular Exporters’ Forums to resolve issues quickly. He called for work to begin on the Kondachchy industrial estate in Mannar using existing land and funds, and advocated public-private partnerships, incubator programmes linked to universities, and stronger support for SMEs and export-oriented ventures. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah urged the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development to prioritize industrial revival in the Eastern Province, including fully operational industrial zones in Batticaloa and Pottuvil, investor facilitation, SME support, training for unskilled youth, and bank financing for small enterprises. He highlighted opportunities in mineral sands, agriculture-based manufacturing, fisheries, tourism, handloom, rice milling, coir, palmyrah products and fish packaging, and called for modern technology and private-sector partnerships to create employment. He also requested upgrading the Valaichchenai Paper Factory, expanding its production, and developing its 300-acre premises and heritage buildings into a tourism-oriented “Paper City” with homestays, a museum and related facilities, alongside improved rail services to support tourism in Batticaloa and nearby areas. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →