Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
Speeches 23 #163 of 225·#101 in party
Attendance 3/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 9 speeches
Last spoke 5 March 2026 in Adjournment
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23 speeches- 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath linked the Adjournment Motion to International Women’s Day and emphasized women’s safety, economic contribution, and the need to recognize unpaid care work through a National Care Policy. She noted that although women comprise over half the population and a large majority of university graduates, their workforce participation remains low, particularly after marriage and childbirth, and argued for policies strengthening the family unit as well as women’s economic, political, and social empowerment. She cited the Women’s Empowerment Act, No. 37 of 2024, the proposed Women’s Commission, planned amendments to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, and the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill as measures addressing women’s protection and financial vulnerability. She also referred to inter-ministerial coordination and loan programmes for women entrepreneurs, stating that the Government would support women facing social and economic challenges. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Women & ChildrenEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath supported the Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Sri Lanka Bill, arguing that it would resolve regulatory gaps and conflicts among existing valuation and real estate bodies while improving professional standards, ethics, transparency, investor confidence and safeguards against financial irregularities. She also referred to Bills regulating container depot operators and licensing shipping agents and related service providers, stating that formal regulation was needed for economic growth and rebuilding. She highlighted government actions on economic stabilization, disaster recovery funding after Cyclone “Michaung”, and raised concern about verbal and online harassment of women parliamentarians. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Public FinanceWomen & ChildrenInfrastructure Read →
- 22 January 2026 AI summary A petition from Mr. W. M. Sarath Nandasiri Bandara of Weerasola, Bakmeewewa, Ambanpola was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Asked how long it will take for the relevant lands to be released to the people, framing it as a supplementary question seeking a specific timeline from the Government. Oral Question: Wildlife and Forest Conservation Lands in Polpithigama DS Division (Q. relating to Mrs. Geetha Herath) Land & Housing Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Asked what final decision and implementation steps the Ministry will take following the committee’s decision to release lands to the people and strengthen the lower reserve, noting that the matter is at its final stage toward resolution. Oral Question: Wildlife and Forest Conservation Lands in Polpithigama DS Division (Q. relating to Mrs. Geetha Herath) Land & Housing Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath raised the issue of about 3,500 families in 25 villages in the Polpithigama Divisional Secretariat area who have lived for 60 to 70 years on lands classified under wildlife and forest conservation zones while cultivating coconut. She noted that a long-running local campaign sought to release these lands to residents while strengthening the Kahalla-Pallekele Reserve, and that a Ministry-level special committee, including the Environment Ministry Secretary and the heads of the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Departments, has been appointed and has inspected the area. Oral Question: Wildlife and Forest Conservation Lands in Polpithigama DS Division (Q. relating to Mrs. Geetha Herath) Land & HousingEnvironment Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath asked the Minister of Environment for details on lands in the Polpithigama Divisional Secretary’s Division gazetted under Notification No. 566/5 of 11 July 1989, including the extents under the Wildlife Conservation and Forest Conservation Departments and whether occupied, residential, or government-grant lands were included. She sought information on surveys and demarcation, including of the Hakwatunawa Reservoir reserve, and asked whether public infrastructure and institutions exist within the gazetted area. She also requested details on legal action by the Forest Conservation Office under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act and whether occupied lands would be transferred to current possessors. Oral Question: Wildlife and Forest Conservation Lands in Polpithigama DS Division (Q. relating to Mrs. Geetha Herath) Land & HousingEnvironment Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath tabled two petitions from residents of Ballalla, Wandurussa, Maho, and Dewata Road, Wathupolagama, Maho. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary During the Budget debate on the Ministry of Power and Energy Vote, Mrs. Geetha Herath outlined reforms under the amended Electricity Act, including the unbundling of Ceylon Electricity Board functions into four fully state-owned entities for generation, transmission, distribution, and system operation, while assuring protection of employee rights and consumer interests. She said the Government is promoting renewable energy and competitive electricity markets within a state-owned framework, alongside investment in energy security measures such as refinery expansion, development of the Trincomalee tank farm, EV charging stations, fuel storage expansion, and modernization of the Colombo Port–Kolonnawa pipeline. She also noted that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has returned to profitability and that the Ministry’s initiatives are aimed at reliable supply, reduced import dependence, and economic development. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Public FinanceInfrastructureEnvironment Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary Mrs. Geetha Herath briefly rose to pose a question to the House, without providing further details in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Q.1-Q.5 (Questions stood down) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath supported the 2026 Budget, stating that the 2025 Budget had contributed to economic stabilization through growth, lower yields, exchange rate stability, increased remittances and improved anti-corruption standing. She outlined the Budget’s priorities as shared growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, a production economy, rural poverty eradication and digitalization. She highlighted allocations for roads, expressways, road safety, irrigation, rural bridges and tank rehabilitation, as well as concessional housing loans for migrant workers through the SLBFE Fund, and said the Budget maintained fiscal discipline without raising taxes. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) EmploymentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath argued that reforms to the power sector are necessary to reduce excessive costs, improve efficiency, ensure reliable supply, and lower tariffs, noting that the Ceylon Electricity Board’s 1969 framework is outdated. She stated that the proposed Amendments replace the 2024 model, which she said risked privatization through 12 companies, with four State-owned companies covering generation, transmission, distribution and system control. She said private investment would be leveraged where needed, particularly in distribution, while ownership remains with the State. She also assured that the rights of about 23,000 employees, including jobs, pensions, EPF/ETF benefits, consent-based assignments and voluntary retirement options, would be protected. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading EmploymentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 25 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath expressed condolences on the deaths of former MPs R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana and Malini Fonseka. She particularly recalled Malini Fonseka’s service as a National List MP from 2010 to 2015, her work in parliamentary women’s and ministerial advisory committees, and her national and international recognition as a leading figure in Sinhala cinema. She also offered condolences to the families of Lucky Jayawardana and the other former Members, and prayed for their eternal peace. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary The Member clarified that the debate concerned Gazette No. 2429/51, issued under Act No. 49 of 2024, listing 53 countries whose judgments may be recognized, registered and enforced in Sri Lanka, rather than a new Bill. She said the framework would assist Sri Lankans abroad, particularly in matrimonial matters such as divorce, while excluding criminal penalties, taxes, fines and penal orders, and noted safeguards including time limits, objections, appeals, and court powers to set aside registrations. She also responded to Opposition criticism on public service performance, stating that the Government was pursuing economic stabilization, efficiency improvements and anti-corruption action, and called for more responsible conduct by the Opposition in relation to international crises and parliamentary debate. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath stated that no clarification was required and thanked the Minister. The question was agreed to, and Parliament was adjourned at 4.51 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on 18 June 2025. Adjournment Debate: Trade Tariffs and Iran-Israel Conflict Impact Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath raised an Adjournment question on the Iran–Israel conflict, citing concerns about the safety of Sri Lankan workers in Israel and potential economic effects on Sri Lanka, including fuel prices. She asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs whether any Sri Lankans had been harmed, what interventions had been made, what contingency measures exist if the situation worsens, and what steps are being taken to address possible economic impacts. Adjournment Debate: Trade Tariffs and Iran-Israel Conflict Impact Foreign AffairsCost of Living Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath noted that the Opposition intended to raise a question regarding the Israel-Iran conflict. The excerpt provided contains only the opening reference to that issue and does not include further argument, proposals, or demands. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Foreign Affairs Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath thanked voters for supporting the National People’s Power in the recent local government elections and stated that the results confirmed public confidence in the NPP following two prior electoral victories. She argued that the Opposition should accept that it had been rejected in successive elections. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath supported the 2025 Budget allocation for the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs, stating that it contains more deliverable measures for women’s safety, recognition, and economic empowerment. She cited allocations including Rs. 63 million for women’s entrepreneurship and highlighted concerns such as low female economic participation, poverty among plantation and rural communities, women-headed households, and the rising number of women prisoners with limited education. She outlined planned programmes for low-income urban women, widows, cottage industries, plantation women, families of migrant women, girls leaving care institutions, and protection from exploitative microfinance, linking these measures to the Government’s “Prosperous Country - Beautiful Life” policy framework. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Women and Child Affairs EmploymentCost of LivingWomen & Children Read →