Hon. Kumara Jayakody, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· National List

Profession: Engineer

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Speeches 261 #17 of 225·#7 in party

Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

261 speeches

7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody rejected an allegation by Mr. Marikkar that he awarded a contract to United Solar. He stated that by 2024 the company’s provisional approval had expired and it had withdrawn, and challenged Mr. Marikkar to table the relevant documents and lodge a complaint with the CID. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary The Minister of Energy defended the Government’s anti-corruption record and said the National People’s Power was committed to ending misuse of public property and enforcing the law equally. He cited his previous work at Lanka Fertilizer, claiming recoveries through performance bonds and penalties, and said his party would act against wrongdoing even within its own ranks. Addressing coal procurement allegations, he denied interfering in specifications or favouring suppliers, said he had refused a Cabinet paper related to “Potencia PLC,” and argued that past procurement practices had failed to impose bonds, quality action, or delay charges, which the Government was now changing. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary The Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that, as of 14 August 2025, the Tender Board had confirmed in writing that the supplier was registered and eligible. He clarified that the USD 5,000 payment was not a precondition for registration, but was payable after registration and before the next bidding process. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Public Finance Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Kumara Jayakody responded to concerns about a delay in a USD 5,000 payment linked to a coal procurement process, stating that USD 5,000 was deposited on 18 August 2025 but appeared as USD 4,980 due to exchange rate application, with the USD 20 balance paid on 22 August. He said the Cabinet Appointed Tender Board had already confirmed the supplier’s qualification in writing on 14 August, and that the requirement was to pay before the next bidding, not before award. He maintained that the payment and registration conditions had been met and noted that COPE could further examine the matter. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that procurement disputes are governed by internationally accepted trading conditions and that losses from supplier defaults would be pursued through penalties and legal action. He assured Parliament that any loss would be recovered from the supplier and not passed on to the public or included in the tariff revision. He also rejected claims that coal procured under emergency arrangements was substandard before it had even been loaded, and said the matter would be investigated. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Law & OrderPublic Finance Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the Leader of the Opposition was wasting time and referred to his answer to Question 6 as explaining how the supplier had qualified. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the matter was a waste of time and referred Members to his answer to Question 6, saying it clearly explained how the supplier had qualified. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Kumara Jayakody noted that the original question contained 15 sub-questions and that four additional sub-questions had been added. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody tabled annexes in response to questions on coal procurement and the Lakvijaya Power Plant, stating that the plant has only three 300 MW units and that none has been shut down due to coal quality issues. He said all three turbines had been operating continuously since January and that available generation capacity should meet peak demand, subject to hydrology, solar availability and weather conditions. He outlined the supplier registration and procurement process, noting that 12 coal shipments had been delivered by 7 April 2026, seven shipments were delayed, liquidated damages and penalties amounting to USD 12.68 million had been initiated, and further legal action was being discussed with the Attorney General’s Department. Emergency procurement had also been initiated to arrange five additional shipments from 20 April 2026. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that he would provide the requested answer and ensure it is received. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that no question on average values had been asked and that calculating them would require comparing 13 new shipments with 38 old shipments. He said he did not have time to compute this immediately, but could provide the information if a proper question were submitted. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody noted that the question contained 15 sub-questions under eight main questions, contrary to Standing Orders, but said he would respond in the public interest. He emphasized that Standing Order 27(2) is intended for urgent matters of public importance and stated that the requested answers were provided in Annex 01, including a detailed table. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 April 2026 AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody said the Iran-Israel-USA conflict had disrupted global fuel logistics and raised insurance and shipping costs, affecting Sri Lanka’s crude and refined fuel supplies. He stated that the Government had prioritised uninterrupted supply over price, using the QR and odd-even systems to curb hoarding and reduce queues, with consumption returning close to normal levels. He reported current stocks and scheduled cargo arrivals, saying diesel, petrol, kerosene, Jet A-1 and industrial fuel supplies had been secured through early June, with further tenders pending. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Security & DefenceCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody proposed that Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj take the Chair during the sitting. The House agreed to the proposal, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the March fuel price revision was driven by global war-related market conditions and that the Government absorbed about Rs. 100 per litre on diesel and Rs. 20 per litre on Octane 92 as relief. He said the Government would continue providing relief while maintaining uninterrupted supply, noting constraints including the CPC’s inherited Rs. 884 billion debt, its 57 per cent market share, and pricing demands from private operators. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody provided detailed figures on fuel costs, taxes, operating charges, CPC volumes, imports, refinery output, and current procurement orders in response to a question on fuel pricing and supply. He stated that pricing is based on cost and tax components, with no tax on kerosene, and noted that at the March price revision the Government absorbed about Rs. 100 per litre on diesel and Rs. 20 per litre on Octane 92 as relief. He also explained that Sapugaskanda refinery utilization is below design capacity because it now uses Murban crude instead of Iranian Light crude due to sanctions, reduced high-sulphur fuel oil demand, and sulphur reduction requirements for the West Coast Power Plant. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Routine power-system breakdowns were described as being misrepresented to the public, with the Minister stating that short interruptions may occur but are not deliberate power cuts. He said projects are being implemented to restore normalcy and that authorities act quickly to restore supply when breakdowns occur. Oral Question: Construction of Waste-to-Energy Power Plant in Karadiyana (Q.842/2025) Infrastructure Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that any future scheduled power cuts would be implemented only with prior notice. He made the clarification while addressing the House in response to a procedural exchange. Oral Question: Construction of Waste-to-Energy Power Plant in Karadiyana (Q.842/2025) Infrastructure Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the supplementary matter was not directly related to the main question. He added that any scheduled power cuts would be announced in advance. Oral Question: Construction of Waste-to-Energy Power Plant in Karadiyana (Q.842/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary The Minister of Energy answered that the proposed plant was a 10 MW facility to be constructed by a private company, so no precise project cost could be stated and neither the Government nor the Ceylon Electricity Board had spent funds on it. He stated that construction was suspended by a Cabinet decision dated 11 October 2021, but the Waste Management Authority had informed him that steps were being taken to restart the project. Oral Question: Construction of Waste-to-Energy Power Plant in Karadiyana (Q.842/2025) Infrastructure Read →