Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has reminded the parliamentary staff of restrictions on recruitment and financial allocations due to the continuing crisis situation.

Rohanadeera said so at an event held in Parliament on Monday (02) to mark the commencement of work in the New Year.

The Parliament, in a statement issued on Monday, quoted Mrs. Rohanadeera as having said that to overcome the existing difficulties, they, too, would have to work with maximum efficiency in a challenging environment. The Deputy Secretary General emphasized that many new committees were to be established in Parliament against the backdrop of the limits on recruitments and financial allocations.

The Deputy Secretary General also expressed her gratitude for the contribution of the Parliament staff towards the smooth running of parliamentary affairs, during the COVID challenge.

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse told the gathering that they had to face more challenges than ever, as employees of one of the highest institutions of the country, they should line up this New Year, undertaking responsibilities to fulfill the expectations of the people.

The Deputy Speaker pointed out that after overcoming the challenge of Covid-19, the nation had to face the economic crisis and, accordingly, the public servants have a huge responsibility in order to overcome the existing difficulties. The Deputy Speaker also pointed out that government employees have a great responsibility towards the people, in a more challenging environment, given the background where a large number of public servants are retiring.

Tikiri K. Jayathilake, Assistant Secretary General of Parliament, department heads, Staff members of Parliament, and affiliated staff members, were present at the event.