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Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Gampaha

Profession: Licensed Surveyor

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Speeches 44 #107 of 225·#53 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Corruption & Governance Reform 21 speeches
Last spoke 19 May 2026 in Debate

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Speech history

44 speeches
  • 19 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody supported the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill as part of the Government’s policy to simplify taxation, improve tax administration, and increase reliance on direct taxes to fund education, health, rural infrastructure, and public services. He argued that past tax administration was weakened by corruption, tax evasion, politically connected concessions, and misuse of public funds, citing pending cases and controversies involving former politicians and the Airbus and sugar tax matters. He said the Government is pursuing reforms, modernization, and digitization to manage public finances properly, and rejected Opposition claims on exchange-rate management by arguing that the economy is now open and being stabilized despite difficult conditions. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 10 April 2026 AI summary A petition from Mr. W.P. Premasiri Jayalath of Veediyawatta, Udugampola, Gampaha was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Citizens' Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody supported the Institute of Real Estate Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill, arguing that the rapid growth of the real estate, condominium and land markets requires a legally recognized public institution to regulate, supervise and professionalize the sector. He said the Bill would help protect the dignity of real estate professionals while providing accountability mechanisms for the public, similar to those governing surveyors, lawyers, accountants, engineers and valuers. He also noted the need to address risks such as money laundering through real estate transactions and to regularize previously inadequate professional structures. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody said Cyclone “Michaung” caused severe damage and loss of life, and that the Government mobilised administrative officials and relevant agencies for the response. He rejected claims of inadequate warnings, explaining that the cyclone formed close to Sri Lanka, moved slowly across the island, and was monitored through the Department of Meteorology, the Irrigation Department, and regional systems including the RSMC in New Delhi. He argued that Sri Lanka should strengthen disaster preparedness through investment in equipment, data and technical capacity, noting that climate change is intensifying extreme weather and that rebuilding livelihoods remains a priority. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) EnvironmentPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 22 November 2025 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) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 22 November 2025 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) InfrastructureEmployment Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised a supplementary question about the status of a Fund, stating that documents indicate it was established but may not be properly regulated. He requested that the matter be investigated and that appropriate action be taken. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised a supplementary question alleging that land granted for a public-purpose fund established under an Incorporation Act had been converted to private use. He stated that a building constructed in 2005 was closed in 2021, demolished in 2023, fenced, and planted with coconuts, and urged action against the alleged misuse of public assets. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) Justice & Human RightsLand & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education whether she was aware of the history and current status of land donated in 2003 to the Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund, including the establishment and closure of a vocational training institute and alleged attempts in 2023 to take the land into private possession. He requested information on what steps could be taken to transfer the land to a suitable government institution for public use. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) EducationCorruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Read →
  • 10 November 2025 AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody stated that the Government has structured programmes and Budget provisions planned for the coming year to address the issues under discussion. He described the Budget as aligned with the policy framework “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” and aimed at meeting public aspirations. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Public Finance Read →
  • 10 November 2025 AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody supported the Government’s second Budget, arguing that it shows economic stabilization, planned development, and preparation for 2028 debt obligations. He defended the decision not to issue vehicle permits to MPs, saying State-provided vehicles should be used for five years and returned, and said decentralized allocations are being released through a rules-based process to prevent past misuse. He also stated that anti-narcotics enforcement would be non-partisan and that the Government is working with officials to address long-standing agricultural market issues such as the onion problem in Anuradhapura. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody supported the approval of regulations under the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No. 5 of 2015, arguing that medicines are essential and that price control and availability are matters of public welfare. He alleged that past failures in procurement and supply, including incidents involving substandard or fraudulent medicines for cancer patients, reflected corruption by politicians and officials and called for accountability. He said a national medicines policy, drawing on the principles associated with Professor Senaka Bibile, is necessary to address the pharmaceutical “mafia,” and stated that the Government is acting to reduce medicine prices and prevent the supply of substandard drugs. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsHealthcare Read →
  • 21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked whether the Government could implement demand-based crop planning to address production volatility in agriculture. He noted that when farmers shift en masse to a profitable crop in the following season, oversupply can result in gluts and price crashes. Oral Question 7: Safeguard of Interests of Farmers, Traders and Consumers Agriculture Read →
  • 21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised a supplementary question on sharp agricultural price volatility, citing green chilli prices falling from about Rs. 1,400 to Rs. 80 per kilogram within months. He asked whether a mechanism exists to stabilize prices in a way that protects both consumers during price increases and farmers during price declines. Oral Question 7: Safeguard of Interests of Farmers, Traders and Consumers AgricultureCost of Living Read →
  • 21 October 2025 AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation whether the Government accepts that farmers face high production costs and inadequate returns, while consumers pay high prices and intermediaries earn excessive profits. He sought confirmation that the existing marketing system should be changed and asked whether a policy or course of action will be formulated to protect the interests of farmers, traders and consumers. Oral Question 7: Safeguard of Interests of Farmers, Traders and Consumers Cost of LivingAgriculture Read →
  • 9 October 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. G.L.R. Mendis of Thammita, Makevita, was presented and accepted for submission to Parliament. Opening and Announcements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 26 September 2025 AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody formally posed a question in Parliament. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy detail was included in the recorded statement. Oral Questions: Department of Irrigation and Community Infrastructure (Q.9/2025) and Education (Q.10/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody presented two public petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. G. Amarananda Ariyarathna of Gampaha and Mr. G.C.K.R.F.S. Opata of Kotugoda. Citizens' Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 12 September 2025 AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody formally posed a question to the House. No substantive details of the question or related policy context are provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody addressed regulations on construction and vehicle imports, arguing that both sectors reflect economic direction and require transparent, needs-based policy. He cited COPE concerns over alleged misuse of the electric vehicle permit scheme for overseas workers, including permits granted despite inadequate overseas employment, questionable remittance patterns, and lack of proper delegation or review. He also argued that improved Customs revenue reflects stricter enforcement and reduced corruption, not only higher taxes. On construction, he called for infrastructure projects to be linked to production, exports, and rural development, stating that the Government is restarting projects with greater value for money and reduced corruption. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →