Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Lawyer
Speeches 76 #65 of 225·#22 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 24 speeches
Last spoke 21 May 2026 in Debate
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76 speeches- 12 September 2025 AI summary Mrs. Chamindranee Kiriella stated that her first supplementary question had not been answered and sought specific details on what measures had been taken. She asked whether any relief had been provided or whether other measures were being implemented. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Asked what measures the Government has taken to implement the National People’s Power policy commitment to provide financial facilities to small-scale entrepreneurs and investors through co-operative societies and rural banks. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella rose to ask a supplementary question, but the provided excerpt contains only the opening words and does not include the substance of the question or any policy issue raised. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella began to pose her first supplementary question, but no substantive question or argument is included in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development to clarify the respective roles of the Central and Provincial Departments of Co-operative Development in relation to Co-operative Rural Banks, including responsibility for audits. She requested annual figures from 2015 onward for CRBs audited by each level of department and asked whether the Minister was aware of alleged large-scale financial frauds by CRB boards linked to improper auditing. She also sought details of measures to ensure proper annual audits and prevent such frauds. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 9 September 2025 AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. H.P.F. Seneviratne of No. 40, Kotaligoda, Manikdivela. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella informed the House that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella raised concerns about inadequate infrastructure and staffing in primary hospitals under the Provincial Council system, citing hospitals in the Kandy District where large numbers of patients lack basic seating and share limited clinic space. She noted that some hospitals operate with only one doctor, and asked what steps the Government will take to improve facilities and address doctor shortages. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) InfrastructureHealthcare Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide details on hospitals governed by the Central Provincial Council, including their number and names. She also requested hospital-wise information on vacancies for doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and minor staff, and the measures planned to improve their physical and human resources, or reasons if such information cannot be provided. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Healthcare Read →
- 25 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella expressed condolences on the deaths of five former political figures, giving particular tribute to former Kandy District MP and State Minister Lucky Jayawardana. She recalled his public service in the Central Provincial Council and Parliament, his personal guidance to her, and conveyed condolences to his wife, sons, and the people of Kandy. She also noted the careers and service of Aberathna Bandara Herath Pilapitiya, Malini Fonseka, R. Sampanthan, and W. B. Ekanayake, extending sympathies to their families. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 July 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H. Suriyakumara Senewirathna of Ogastawatta, Kandy. Petitions Presented to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 July 2025 AI summary The member questioned the Government’s commitment to prioritizing local manufacturers, noting that 60–70 per cent of required medicines are still imported. She asked what steps would be taken to address delays in NMRA registrations affecting local pharmaceutical manufacturers, including delays that hinder export registration. Oral Question: Apeksha Hospital Treatment and Medicines (Q.1) HealthcareEmployment Read →
- 24 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella raised concern over an island-wide shortage of medicines in hospitals, specifically highlighting a serious shortage of paediatric oncology medicines at Apeksha Hospital. Referring to the President’s discussion on 22 July about urgent resolution of the issue, she asked the Deputy Minister to state the expected timeframe for addressing the shortages. Oral Question: Apeksha Hospital Treatment and Medicines (Q.1) Healthcare Read →
- 24 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide details on the current number of patients receiving treatment at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, and the balance in its donation account at the start of 2025. She further requested a year-by-year breakdown from 2020 of donation funds used and unused, and information on measures taken to ensure those donations are utilized productively. Oral Question: Apeksha Hospital Treatment and Medicines (Q.1) Healthcare Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella denied allegations reportedly made before COPE that 43 acres of the government-owned Hantana Estate had been illegally transferred to her through political influence. Citing several provisions of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, she argued that the statements were false, defamatory, insulting, and amounted to a breach of her parliamentary privileges. She requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges and that necessary action be taken. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella informed the House that Hon. Kavinda Jayawardhana would ask the second supplementary question. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella raised a supplementary question concerning more than 100 long-settled families living near the Kandy General Hospital in Bogambara, some of whom pay assessment rates but cannot obtain documentation needed for school admissions. She requested urgent action to regularize or otherwise resolve their status, noting that the houses were self-funded and their residence had not previously been challenged. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) Justice & Human RightsLand & Housing Read →
- 8 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella criticized the Government’s authorization, under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act regulations, to import bulk salt without licences or quantitative limits from 19 May 2025. She argued that this contradicted the NPP’s stated policy of building a production economy, citing increased imports of rice, coconut products, milk powder and salt despite earlier opposition to such imports. She questioned why Sri Lanka, as an island nation, continued to face a prolonged salt shortage and asked why the Consumer Affairs Authority had not acted against high retail prices, noting a large gap between estimated import-related costs and market prices. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) AgricultureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella asked what further measures will be taken to improve the approximately 300 child-friendly classrooms developed in Central Province primary schools under the “The Nearest School - The Best School” sub-project. She emphasized their importance for primary education. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions Education Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella raised a supplementary question on stalled and deteriorating school infrastructure in the Central Province. She urged the urgent release of Rs. 1,456 million to complete 33 stalled school projects and asked what measures the Government would take regarding nearly 400 schools needing essential maintenance and around 300 village schools at risk, including those under “The Nearest School - The Best School” programme. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions EducationPublic Finance Read →