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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127 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
408 speeches- 21 February 2025 AI summary Opposition time was allocated for a two-minute intervention. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy issue was raised in this procedural statement. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 February 2025 AI summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, addressing the Presiding Member, asked whether another Member required additional time to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka presented three public petitions to Parliament from individuals residing in Madampa, Ouragasmanhandiya, and Pilimathalawa for referral through the relevant parliamentary procedure. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 February 2025 AI summary On behalf of Hon. S.M. Marikkar, Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on flood control projects planned but not yet implemented in the Kolonnawa Divisional Secretary’s Division. He requested information on whether implementation plans exist, the expected timelines, funding sources, and responsible implementing agencies for each project, and asked for reasons if no such plans have been made. Oral Question (Second Round): Flood Control in Kolonnawa DS Division Infrastructure Read →
- 19 February 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka welcomed the Speaker’s response to an issue raised by Opposition Members and requested that the Parliamentary Business Committee be convened urgently. He urged that both sides’ Leaders be allowed to decide the matter quickly so Members can be nominated to Committees without delay. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Chair that an additional 10 minutes would be granted to the member speaking. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of Hon. Rauff Hakeem, asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media about the publication “Provisional Clinical Practice Guidelines on COVID-19 Suspected and Confirmed Patients.” He sought details on the expert contributors, their affiliations, appointing authority, and selection criteria, and specifically requested information on Section 7, including who drafted it, the process and references used, and whether its recommendations were reviewed by experts in medical ethics and medical anthropology. Oral Question No. 4 (247/2024): COVID-19 Clinical Practice Guidelines Healthcare Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Chitral Pranandu. No substantive details of the question or related issue were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question No. 3 (133/2024): Justice and National Integration Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development seeking details on the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone. It requested the date of establishment, the number and value of investments received, direct and indirect employment generated, and measures being taken for further development of the zone, with reasons if the information cannot be provided. Oral Question No. 2 (112/2024): Bingiriya Export Processing Zone Public FinanceInfrastructureEmployment Read →
- 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the privilege matter raised in Parliament on 23 January 2025 by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanaathan Arulsana MP be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The motion was presented under Standing Order 118 of Parliament. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka questioned the Leader of the House’s statement that power cuts were not an urgent matter, noting that the public was closely observing the issue. He requested that the Minister of Power and Energy provide clarification in Parliament, especially given the cost of convening the sitting. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Public Finance Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary As Chief Opposition Whip, Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the matter under discussion had not been raised at the Committee on Parliamentary Business. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Asked whether the Prime Minister and Minister of Education is aware that the Colombo North Education Division has no National School, and whether steps will be taken to establish one there. The question seeks details on whether a suitable school has already been identified for upgrading or, if not, whether one will be selected in future, and asks for reasons if no action is planned. Oral Question: National Schools in Colombo North Education Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Energy to provide details on Sri Lanka’s solar power integration into the National Grid, including total installed capacity, annual additions, and the launch date of the “Soorya Bala Sangramaya” project. He requested separate figures for solar power added under the Net Plus, Net Metering and Net Accounting schemes, and asked what measures would be taken to further promote solar energy. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Public FinanceInfrastructureEnvironment Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka challenged the Government’s handling of a question on paddy prices, referring to Standing Order 92(2)(a) but emphasizing that the substantive issue was more important than procedure. He said the Deputy Minister, who had stated that Rs. 150 per kilo should be paid for paddy, was evading the question, and urged the Government to provide an answer on what he described as an urgent issue affecting farmers. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka interjected to indicate that the document or text being read in Parliament was incorrect. The remark was a procedural clarification rather than a substantive contribution to the debate. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the alleged breach of privilege raised by Dayasiri Jayasekara on 22 January 2025, concerning inaccurate facts about the Ceylon Electricity Board, be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The motion was made under Standing Order 118 for the Committee’s consideration. Notice of Motions and Procedural Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requests permission from the Deputy Speaker to make a brief clarification in response to the matter under discussion, urging that time not be wasted. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised urgent concerns about Karapitiya National Hospital in Galle, noting its role as a major Southern Province referral centre serving large daily patient numbers from several districts. He said the hospital’s angiography machine had been out of service since 5 December due to an unreplaced tube, causing delays for cardiac patients and forcing some to seek costly private care, and asked the Minister to expedite repairs and review the earlier procurement of an additional machine. He also highlighted that only three of the hospital’s 11 ambulances were operational and called for procedural delays in repairs to be addressed while maintaining safeguards against corruption. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues InfrastructureHealthcare Read →
- 5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the earlier issue concerning Hon. Archchuna’s speaking time had been addressed by agreeing to allocate him time under Opposition arrangements. He then raised concern that Opposition representation in Parliamentary Committees had been curtailed despite prior discussions with the Speaker, former Speaker and President. Citing past practice, including the 2018 COPE membership and chairmanship, he requested that Committee compositions be increased or adjusted to allow broader Opposition participation at no additional cost. Procedural: Privilege Questions and Sitting Time Motion Parliamentary Procedure Read →