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- 5 May 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Chair that the day’s proceedings were scheduled to conclude at 5.30 p.m. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that 5.00–5.30 p.m. had been allocated for Questions at the time of adjournment, but no such questions were listed. He requested that proceedings continue until 5.30 p.m. as scheduled. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Requested clarification from the Secretariat regarding the handling of Questions at the Time of Adjournment. He asked that, regardless of whether those questions are taken, the House should continue until the scheduled adjournment time of 5.30 p.m. rather than conclude early. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka sought clarification on the day’s parliamentary schedule, noting that the absence of Questions at the Time of Adjournment would give the Government additional time. He asked for an explanation of how that time would be handled. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka sought procedural clarification regarding the scheduling of an adjournment debate under Standing Order 19(2)(a). He noted that the Order Paper allocated 5.00–5.30 p.m. for Questions at the time of adjournment, which are not taken when an adjournment debate is held, and asked whether proceedings could end at 5.30 p.m. to allow two hours for the debate, requesting guidance from the Secretariat. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concern over reports that millions of US dollars in Treasury funds had gone missing, stressing Parliament’s responsibility over public finance and the absence of reporting to the House. He stated that the Opposition had sought a debate at the Party Leaders’ meeting and by written request, and renewed the request under Standing Order 19(2)(c), supported by more than twenty Opposition Members standing in the Chamber. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka concluded his speech by stating that the public is beginning to see the true nature of the Government’s actions. He noted that he had yielded part of his allotted time to Hon. S. M. Marikkar and then ended his remarks. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka criticized the Government’s announced relief package, arguing that living costs have risen sharply despite its claim to represent oppressed people. He cited high prices and shortages of essential goods such as keeri samba rice, mung beans, dhal, transport, school supplies and food items ahead of Sinhala New Year, and said the burden on low-income households has increased under the current administration. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Cost of LivingParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to provide details on the Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project, including its commencement date, total road lengths developed, district-wise road names and expenditure, and unfinished works. The question also sought Galle District-specific information on project commencement, completed road lengths and spending, current progress, reasons for delays, and the expected completion date. Oral Question: Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project (Q.5/1655/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka said that, ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, sharp increases in the prices of essentials, fuel, gas, electricity, rice, and other goods were placing significant hardship on the public. He requested the Government to prioritize relief measures and act in the public interest during this period. Oral Question: Prices of Essential Goods and Economic Relief Package Cost of Living Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka used the debate on regulations under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act to criticize the Government’s loss of public trust over assurances on fuel, gas, electricity tariffs and essential supplies. He urged practical measures to allocate fuel for farmers, fisheries, tourism transport, logistics, three-wheel operators and heavy machinery, and asked that anomalies affecting vehicle registration and QR fuel access be resolved. He also raised concerns over the effects of international conflict on exports such as tea, fertilizer availability, and reduced advances to smallholders ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. He called for the Government to reduce fuel-related tax burdens by at least 50 percent and provide Treasury relief to prevent further increases in electricity bills. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval Cost of LivingEmploymentAgriculture Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary An oral question was raised to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government regarding the condition of multi-purpose service centres (Sevapiyasa) in the 153 Grama Niladhari Divisions of Mannar District. It sought details on divisions without proper offices, temporary alternative locations, renovation needs, lack of toilets, water and electricity, and disconnected electricity supply, and asked whether the Ministry recognizes the impact on public service delivery and what plans exist to address these shortages. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mannar District (Q.1455/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that time had been reserved under a Party Leaders’ decision for a Government adjournment motion, but the Government would not move it. On behalf of the Opposition, he requested that the allocated half-hour instead be used for an urgent debate, noting that many Members wished to speak. Ministry Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary The Member, on behalf of Hon. Rauff Hakeem, asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide details on government schools in the Kandy District damaged by floods, landslides, and the November 2025 cyclone. The question sought lists of fully and partially damaged schools, affected student and staff numbers by education zone, schools at future landslide risk, and whether policy decisions or recommendations had been made to relocate any schools to safer sites. Oral Questions: Various Tabled Answers (Health, Justice, Education) EducationEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary An oral question was raised to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education regarding Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya in the Polonnaruwa District. It sought information on the auditorium project at the school, including the foundation stone date, expenditure incurred so far, whether construction has been halted, and what action the Government intends to take. Oral Questions: Various Tabled Answers (Health, Justice, Education) EducationParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunatilleka, on behalf of Rohana Bandara, asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration for year-by-year details of overtime payments by the Department of Prisons from 2020 to 31 December 2025. He further sought explanations for any increases, the Government’s position in light of Budget Circular No. 01/2023 restricting overtime payments, and the measures being taken to regulate such payments in the Department. Oral Questions: Various Tabled Answers (Health, Justice, Education) Public Finance Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Health and Mass Media on whether he is aware that Batticaloa Teaching Hospital serves over 1.78 million people but lacks key facilities, including an MRI scanner, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, CT scanner, and Brachytherapy Unit. It asks whether steps will be taken to provide the required equipment and facilities urgently, and if not, to state the reasons. Oral Questions: Various Tabled Answers (Health, Justice, Education) HealthcareInfrastructure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka spoke in support of the Adjournment Motion marking International Women’s Day, recalling Sri Lanka’s institutional measures for women’s affairs and noting women’s representation in national leadership, public service, education and local government. He said women remain central to major foreign exchange-earning sectors such as overseas employment, apparel and plantations, but continue to face hardships that require urgent government attention. He called for action beyond ceremonial statements, proposing cross-party initiatives through the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus with Opposition support, and highlighted low female labour-force participation, unemployment, unstable work and the unvalued household labour of women. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Parliamentary ProcedureEmploymentWomen & Children Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary A question was raised to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education regarding Kili/Mulankavil Maha Vidyalaya, a National School in Poonakari, Kilinochchi District. It asked whether the Government acknowledges shortages of teachers, non-academic staff, furniture and other resources affecting academic activities, and sought details on current staffing levels, reasons for 17 unfilled junior staff vacancies, and timelines for addressing building, furniture and staffing needs. Oral Question: Kili/Mulankavil Maha Vidyalaya (Q.10/1831/2026) - Stand Down Education Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of Chamindranee Kiriella, asked the Minister of Environment to state the date on which the bicentennial celebration of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, was held. The question sought a specific factual response regarding the timing of that event. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Question and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →