Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe, M.P.
Profession: Teacher
Speeches 45 #100 of 225·#48 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 23 speeches
Last spoke 21 May 2026 in Procedural
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Speech history
45 speeches- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe moved an adjournment motion calling for support for the Government’s “Nation Together” national anti-narcotics programme, arguing that organized crime, drug trafficking and political protection had previously reinforced one another and that ending such protection is not sufficient on its own. He urged updated laws to seize illicit proceeds, stronger enforcement against organized crime and drug networks, and broad public participation in making communities safer. Citing a Negombo-area survey on drug use and the scale of daily drug-related cash flows, he said narcotics profits fuel violence and rival criminal groups, and announced that the national operation would be launched under the President’s leadership at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on the 30th. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented, on behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, the Committee’s report on the Office for Reparations’ annual reports and financial statements for 2021 and 2022, and its 2023 annual report. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented the Committee’s report covering several performance reports, including those of the Ministry of Public Security and National Integration, the Ministry of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, the Attorney General’s Department, and the Legal Draftsman’s Department. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented, on behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, the Committee’s report on the Ministry of Defence Annual Performance Reports for 2023 and 2024 and the National Building Research Organisation Annual Reports for 2022 and 2023. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe raised a follow-up question on the recent teachers’ struggle and the demand for improved salary scales, noting the Government’s policy commitment to place the teaching service among the top 10 service grades. He asked whether National Colleges of Education would be upgraded to award degrees, so that diploma-holding teachers would have the qualifications needed for promotion to higher grades. Oral Question: Children of Incarcerated Mothers EducationEmployment Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe raised a supplementary question on the National Colleges of Education system, arguing that its existing rules and traditions are outdated and restrictive for students after A/Ls. He asked whether the Ministry would create a freer, more modern academic environment within NCoEs to support the development of suitable future teachers. Oral Question: Children of Incarcerated Mothers Education Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe asked the Prime Minister for details on National Colleges of Education as a pathway for teacher recruitment, including the number of colleges, their names, and the courses offered. He also sought clarification on the G.C.E. (A/L) year used for the most recent intake, whether recruitment based on the 2023 A/L results has been delayed, and, if so, when it will take place. Oral Question: Children of Incarcerated Mothers Education Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Wijesinghe said the debate on COPE’s Fourth Report should focus on strengthening public enterprise accountability rather than unrelated allegations. He argued that COPE is being transformed from a body that merely tables reports into one empowered, through amended Standing Orders, to refer suspected fraud or corruption to the Bribery Commission or the Inspector-General of Police. He said COPE and COPA are central to the Government’s accountability agenda, noting difficulties in obtaining information from officials and the need to identify political decision-makers behind wrongdoing. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 30 June 2025 AI summary Dharmapriya Wijesinghe supported the Budgetary Position Statement for 2026 as a statutory requirement preceding the Budget, arguing that Opposition Members were using the debate for political criticism rather than addressing its legal purpose. He said past administrations had undermined fiscal discipline, transparency, democratic rights, and data integrity, citing alleged misuse of public funds, audit discrepancies, and inaccurate state data. He stated that the current government is seeking to correct these problems through reforms and that the statement provides a mechanism for structuring the forthcoming Budget and restoring sound governance. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe raised a Point of Order concerning the handling of oral questions under Standing Orders 31 to 37, specifically referring to Standing Order 34(1). He suggested that a workshop on Standing Orders be conducted for the Opposition, indicating recurring procedural issues in the House. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 June 2025 AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development regarding expired food items reportedly accumulated at the CWE Welisara Warehouse Complex. It sought clarification on whether the Minister was aware of the stock, why it had been stored there, why it had expired, and what action would be taken against officials responsible for allowing such a large quantity of food items to expire. Oral Questions: Azad Maulana Easter Attacks Statement and Government School Constructions in Monaragala (Tabled Answers) Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 22 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented the Committee’s report on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe supported the Gazettes, stating that the Embarkation Tax concessions for Mattala, Ratmalana, and Jaffna departures were intended to promote tourism, while the changes to vehicle import luxury limits aimed to provide public relief and support economic growth. He criticized the Opposition for using the debate to raise unrelated issues such as salt shortages and a closed factory, and said such matters should be raised separately. He argued that recent local authority election results should not be read as a mandate against the Government, citing what he described as a clean campaign under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, and said the Government’s performance should be assessed by December. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe, on behalf of Ajith Gihan, asked the Minister of Environment about alleged large-scale environmental damage in the Puttalam District caused by licensed excavation of sand, gravel, soil and tanks without proper standards. He sought details on whether new regulatory and transport-licensing methodologies have been or will be introduced, and questioned the role, responsibilities, and continued need for the North-Western Province Provincial Environmental Authority in addressing such environmental destruction. Oral Questions - Second Round (Q.2/2024, Q.3/2025, Q.4/2025, Q.5/2025, Q.6/2025) Environment Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe supported the Proceeds of Crime Bill, arguing that previous laws and COPE recommendations were not effectively implemented and that the new Government is acting urgently to recover stolen public funds. He cited alleged corruption cases including the Central Bank bond scam, MIG aircraft deal, Gin-Nilwala project, unexplained assets, and embezzlement identified in recent COPE proceedings. He linked the Bill to the Government’s election pledge and the public demand after the 2022 protests for action against theft, fraud, and corruption, stating that further laws would be introduced if necessary. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 20 March 2025 AI summary A petition from Ms. Padma Malini Mahagamarachchi of Gampaha was presented. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions and placed in the Library. Citizens' Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 March 2025 AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe, on behalf of Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi, asked the Minister of Environment whether the “Regidale Estate” land in Kahapola, Kesbewa, is under the Department of National Zoological Gardens. He requested details on the land’s extent, current activities conducted there, and any future plans for its use, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Questions: Moulavi Certificate and Regidale Estate Land & HousingEnvironment Read →
- 7 March 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Hon. Ravindra Bandara, the Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for detailed information on LRC and other State lands in the Haputale and Haldummulla Divisional Secretariat Divisions. The question sought extents by Grama Niladhari Division, details of lands granted to third parties including recipients, locations and basis of grant, and data on identified and currently cultivated agricultural lands, with reasons requested if the information could not be provided. Oral Question: Haputale and Haldummulla DS Divisions (Q.253/2024) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
- 3 March 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing to clarify expenditure on media coverage for the opening ceremony of 42 shops at Bastion Mawatha, Pettah. The question sought confirmation of whether Rs. 17,639,938.86 was paid as an advance to TRIADE out of a total cost of Rs. 19,301,403.61, whether procurement procedures were followed, who approved the payment, why such expenditure was incurred, and why a State media institution was not used. Oral Question: TRIAD Company Payment to Urban Development Authority (Q.7-Q.8/2025) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 3 March 2025 AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe, on behalf of Ruwan Wijeweera, asked the Minister of Environment to provide data on Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population and the annual number of wild elephants and tuskers killed due to human-elephant conflict from 2020 to 2024. He also requested an explanation of the main causes of the conflict and the measures being taken to control it, or reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Question: Wild Elephants and HEC Deaths (Q.6/2025) Environment Read →