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- 22 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, addressing the Presiding Member, granted another speaker an additional one minute of speaking time. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, addressing the Presiding Member, granted Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri an additional three minutes to speak. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka criticized the Government over a nationwide salt shortage, arguing that rising prices and limited availability are burdening households, farmers, tea growers, and especially fishermen who rely on salt for multi-day fishing. He contrasted the situation with past crises when salt remained available, questioned the Government’s capacity to deliver larger development projects, and cited the launch of “Rajya Lunu” as an unfulfilled assurance that Sri Lanka would not need salt imports. He also raised concern that the Government had failed to deliver its promised 33 per cent electricity tariff reduction and was instead preparing further increases affecting religious institutions, businesses, industries, schools, tourism, and vulnerable households. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Deputy Speaker to allocate five minutes of speaking time to another member. The intervention was procedural and did not address substantive policy or legislative matters. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Presiding Member to grant Hon. Ravi Karunanayake an additional three minutes to speak. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Presiding Member to allocate an additional three minutes from the Opposition’s time to another member. The intervention was procedural and concerned the management of speaking time during the debate. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka rejected suggestions that Opposition Members were raising the issue for political theatrics, stressing that 79 shooting incidents and 52 deaths had occurred. He highlighted public killings and threats against MPs as serious security concerns requiring attention. Standing Order 27(2) Matter: Public Security and Gang Violence; Special Statement on Tamil Genocide Memorial Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Moved that the privilege matter raised by Hon. Chamara Sampath Dissanayake on 18 March 2025 be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The referral is proposed under Standing Order 118. Procedural Matters: Standing Order Exemptions and Private Members' Bills Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education whether the Government intends to establish a boys’ National School in the Dehiwala Divisional Secretary’s Division, noting that a girls’ National School already exists there. The question sought details on any identified school for conversion, facilities to be provided, the expected establishment date, and, if no such plan exists, the reasons for that decision. Oral Questions - Second Round (Q.2/2024, Q.3/2025, Q.4/2025, Q.5/2025, Q.6/2025) Education Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the presiding officer allow another member two additional minutes to speak, increasing that member’s allotted time to eight minutes. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to the handling of a supplementary question, arguing that Ravi Karunanayake, as a senior Member, should have been allowed to ask a second related supplementary after the original Member indicated he would ask only one. He said denying that opportunity without checking consent was unfair. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or issue was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would pose a question on behalf of Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha. No substantive issue or policy matter was raised in the statement. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the Government report to Parliament on the outcome of discussions with the United States regarding newly imposed tariffs affecting Sri Lanka, following the all-party meeting convened by the President on 10 April. He also asked the Government to inform the House about recent discussions with a European Union delegation concerning GSP+ concessions. Procedural - Interjections on Order of Business Foreign AffairsPublic Finance Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment regarding the suspension of pension payments to retired employees of the Department of Samurdhi Development, formerly the Sri Lanka Samurdhi Authority. It asked whether the Government accepts that the stoppage has caused hardship to retirees and dependents, noted a manifesto pledge to resolve the issue, and sought reasons for non-payment and details of measures for a permanent solution, including whether retirement gratuity could be withheld as a temporary arrangement. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Samurdhi Authority and Officer Pensions Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the Opposition does not object to the allowance increases in the Gazette, given the rising cost of living. He questioned why the number eligible for the disability allowance is reduced from 410,000 in the 2024 document to 310,000 under the Gazette, and asked the Government to explain its plan for the remaining 100,000 beneficiaries by the next day. Procedural: Welfare Benefits Gazette Discussion and Clarifications Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Opposition, Gayantha Karunathilleka delivered the customary vote of thanks following the conclusion of the 26-day Budget debate. He thanked the Speaker, presiding officers, Government and Opposition leadership, parliamentary staff, security services, state officials, media, and support units for their roles in facilitating the debate. He also acknowledged the Leader of the Opposition, Opposition party leaders, staff of the Opposition Leader’s Office, and external resource persons for their assistance during the process. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that a division be taken, indicating a formal vote was required on the matter before the House. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Chair to grant another Member an additional four minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed Parliament that a sports awards event organized by Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha and Deputy Minister Hon. Sugath Nilakaratne was scheduled for the same period as other parliamentary proceedings. He requested that the timings be adjusted to avoid a clash. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →