Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P.
Profession: Landed Proprietor
Speeches 408 #8 of 225·#3 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 257 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Procedural
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Speech history
408 speeches- 19 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam. No substantive details of the question were provided in the excerpt. Second Round Questions: Tea Production/Export and M-Class Locomotives (Tabled and Deferred) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he was asking a parliamentary question on behalf of Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the statement. Second Round Questions: Tea Production/Export and M-Class Locomotives (Tabled and Deferred) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary A Division was requested by Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. Following the request, the Division Bell was rung in accordance with parliamentary procedure. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the privilege matter raised on 09 May 2025 by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, concerning the suspension of live telecasts of speeches based on alleged misleading claims, be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The motion was made under Standing Order 118B for the Committee’s consideration. Privilege Motion: Suspension of Live Telecast Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka made a brief procedural intervention requesting the Speaker to allow another member to finish speaking. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly notes that the person being referred to is among the most senior Members of Parliament. No specific proposal, question, or policy issue is raised in the statement. Ministerial Statements: Trade and Commerce Issues in Jaffna District Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concern about a reported circular limiting attendance at Local Coordinating Committee meetings to one local authority representative per party. He argued that newly appointed local authority members are best placed to identify village-level issues and requested that more representatives be allowed to participate so that local problems can be addressed more effectively. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 25 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka paid tribute in a condolence debate to former Members Aberatna Pilapitiya, Lucky Jayawardena, W.B. Ekanayake, Rajavarothiam Sampanthan and Malini Fonseka, recalling their public service and contributions. He highlighted Pilapitiya’s development work in Kalawana, Jayawardena’s roles in the Central Provincial Council and water supply initiatives, Ekanayake’s service to Rajarata through provincial and ministerial posts, and Sampanthan’s national and international stature as a Tamil leader and former Opposition Leader. He also noted Malini Fonseka’s contribution to the arts and her constructive engagement on reviving the film industry, and extended condolences to the families of all those commemorated. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 July 2025 AI summary Presented a petition from Mr. H.A.K. Granantha Danushka of Owpathagodawatta, Ulubittike, Galle, for the attention of Parliament. Petitions Presented to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly characterized the matter as “village work” during an interruption. No specific policy position, proposal, or question was articulated in the recorded remark. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 July 2025 AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation regarding State lands in the Manmunai North Divisional Secretary’s Division of the Batticaloa District. It asked whether the Minister is aware of settlements on lands for which grants or land permits were issued between 1 January 2017 and 31 March 2025, and requested the total number of such settlers along with their names and relevant details. Oral Question: Second Round Questions (Q.1, 2, 3/2025 – Second Round) Land & Housing Read →
- 23 July 2025 AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development seeking details on vehicle imports for public servants after the previous Government suspended vehicle importation. It asks for the suspension date, the number and cost of vehicles imported since then, how many have been allocated, the names, institutions and designations of recipients, how many remain unallocated, and the reasons for any non-allocation. Oral Question: Second Round Questions (Q.1, 2, 3/2025 – Second Round) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 23 July 2025 AI summary Asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on the programme to establish 1,000 National Schools in each Divisional Secretary’s Division. The question sought divisional-level numbers of schools designated, allocations for name boards and entrance gates, whether each school is administered by the Line Ministry or Provincial Council, the total and names of National Schools established to date, and whether their physical resources will be developed and brought under the Line Ministry. Oral Question: Second Round Questions (Q.1, 2, 3/2025 – Second Round) Education Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka welcomed measures to increase private-sector wages through amendments to the Budgetary Relief Allowance laws and National Minimum Wage framework, particularly the absorption of the Rs. 3,500 relief allowance into basic salary. He cautioned that abolishing the separate allowance could exclude private-sector workers from future budgetary relief and worsen wage disparities, especially for informal workers lacking wage protections, pensions, safety measures, or reliable data coverage. He also criticized the Government over rising taxes and living costs, unfulfilled promises on fuel, electricity, VAT reductions, pensions, estate workers’ wages, and raised concern over increasing shootings and national security issues. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) EmploymentLaw & OrderCost of Living Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development for data on Sri Lanka’s annual sugar demand, domestic sugar production in 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date, and projected domestic production and imports by the end of 2025. He also sought details on taxes imposed on locally produced sugar, the financial losses of the Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar factories, employment linked to the sugar industry, risks to those jobs, and measures to increase local production and reduce imports. Oral Question: Sugar Demand and Production (Q.10/2024) AgricultureEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, speaking on behalf of Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, formally presented a question to the House. The intervention was procedural and did not include substantive argument or policy detail. Oral Question: Sugar Demand and Production (Q.10/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concern over an official notification on tariff issues, warning that it could seriously affect Sri Lanka’s apparel and export sectors. He noted that although he expected the matter to be included on the Order Paper, only Private Members’ Motions were listed, and he therefore invoked the Standing Orders to draw the Government’s attention. He requested a clarification of the Government’s position on the issue. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion EmploymentForeign Affairs Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Deputy Speaker’s permission for one additional minute to conclude his point. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised, under Standing Order 92(2)(a), the issue of United States tariff duties imposed in April and the Government’s response. He noted that the Opposition had participated in an all-party discussion with the President on reducing tariffs and supporting related measures, and referred to a subsequent visit by a Government team, including a Deputy Minister, for discussions. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion Foreign AffairsParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 July 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Second Round (Q. 725/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →