Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney at Law, M.P.
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Speeches 21 #173 of 225·#111 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 9 speeches
Last spoke 5 March 2026 in Adjournment
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21 speeches- 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage raised a Point of Order to clarify that she had not made any anti-humanitarian statement. She stated that matters of statecraft should be handled with sensitivity and without seeking political gain, and affirmed that the NPP Government stands for global peace and humanity. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage supported the Adjournment Motion on recognizing women’s unpaid care work and developing a National Care Policy, noting the gap between women’s high university participation and low labour force participation. She argued that caregiving responsibilities, not reflected in GDP, require state support through gender-responsive budgeting, early childhood services, education allowances, shelters, counselling, and mental health programmes. She also rejected an Opposition reference to an Iranian warship near Galle, saying wartime issues should not be politicized and reaffirming support for humanitarian principles and world peace. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day HealthcareWomen & ChildrenPublic Finance Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage supported the Regulations on shared use of telecommunications infrastructure, arguing that they are needed to prevent duplicative tower and network construction, reduce capital and environmental costs, improve coverage, and support the Government’s digitalization policy. She said the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission would be empowered to oversee sharing agreements, including terms, pricing, duration, public-interest review, publication of decisions, and a 10-day public comment period. She also criticized the Opposition for not engaging substantively with the Regulations and asked the Speaker to examine alleged threatening statements made in Parliament against prosecutors in high-profile cases. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act (continued) EnvironmentPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Hasara Liyanage clarified that the policy statement “Prosperous Country - Beautiful Life” incorporated views and expertise from various stakeholders in formulating a science policy. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Education Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage rose to raise a Point of Order before the Presiding Member. No substantive argument or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage said the Government has introduced a national science and technology policy to guide research and development, acknowledging expert contributions and responding to Opposition questions on policy coordination. She stated that Cabinet approval has been obtained to seek investors for the Eppawala phosphate project, with 14 expressions of interest, and that Phase 1 work on sulphuric acid is underway. She outlined 2026 priorities including the Vidatha Action Plan, upgrading 73 Vidatha Resource Centres, expanding STEM and Young Inventors’ Clubs from 100 to 1,000 schools, and strengthening university–Vidatha and private-sector R&D collaboration. She also cited a planned zero-budget central cinnamon processing facility in Karandeniya under the Industrial Technology Institute’s zero-waste concept, emphasizing technology transfer, value addition, and “lab into market” implementation. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day EducationInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage presented a petition from A.H.G. de Silva of Hegalla, Kosgoda. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Accepted Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj to Hon. Chanaka Madugoda. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage supported the Government’s “Ratama Ekata” national programme to eradicate dangerous drugs, arguing that after economic stabilization the country must address the social crisis caused by drugs and organized crime. She said the programme combines supply reduction through raids and prosecutions with demand reduction, public participation, school-level prevention, religious and community involvement, and youth education. Citing 187,872 pending drug-related cases, risks among 14-16 year olds in the Southern Province, and over 17,000 identified at-risk children, she highlighted planned measures including district rehabilitation centres, proceeds-of-crime confiscation, Divisional Secretariat interventions, and allocations through the Clean Sri Lanka 2025 Fund. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Women & ChildrenPublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage asked for assurance that future progressive reforms will protect the rights of all children, regardless of their place of birth or upbringing. She linked the question to the Government’s first Budget, which she said aimed to prevent exclusion or stigmatization and to ensure children’s access to rights such as education and health. Oral Question: Children of Incarcerated Mothers Women & ChildrenEducationJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary The member raised a question to the Prime Minister concerning media reports that 47 young children were incarcerated with their imprisoned mothers in the early months of 2025. She sought details on the number of women imprisoned during that period, how many were detained with children, and what measures the Government has taken or plans to take regarding the children’s safety, nutrition, education, welfare, and future. Oral Question: Children of Incarcerated Mothers Women & ChildrenJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage presented two petitions on behalf of constituents from Balapitiya, Mr. K.P. Marksena and Mr. S.M.K. de Silva. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Citizens' Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage supported the Amendment Bill to the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022, framing it as part of the Government’s digitalization agenda and the need to protect personal data as a key public asset. She said the amendments strengthen data subject rights, establish and phase in the Data Protection Authority across public institutions, and prioritize public awareness due to differing levels of digital literacy and limited state-sector capacity. She argued that updating the law in line with international standards would support public trust, foreign investment, tourism, and economic recovery, while rejecting Opposition criticism as not reflecting the phased nature of implementation. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Public FinanceParliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House agreed to the question, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Ajith Gihan to Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchchi. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Jagamuni Chaminda Sanjeewa of Randobe, Ambalangoda. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 15 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage argued that Sri Lanka had lacked a coherent tourism policy and national brand, and said the Government is addressing this through institutional reorganization and the proposed National Tourism Commission. She cited 600,000 tourist arrivals so far in 2025 and highlighted a Rs. 600 million Budget allocation under Clean Sri Lanka to improve sanitation, information centres, rest facilities and basic infrastructure at selected destinations. She emphasized expanding rural benefits through agro-, eco- and integrated tourism, and noted that a longstanding drinking water issue in Bentota is being addressed with expected results by May. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-first Allotted Day - Committee Stage, Head 112 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism) InfrastructureAgricultureForeign Affairs Read →
- 11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage called for proper investigations and justice following a distressing report from Anuradhapura General Hospital after International Women’s Day. Speaking on the 2025 Budget expenditure heads for the Ministries of Digital Economy and Science and Technology, she argued that Sri Lanka needs a coherent national science and technology policy, better coordination among related institutions, and reforms to improve public service delivery. She highlighted allocations to strengthen institutions such as NERDC and NSF, promote commercialization of research for SMEs and rural communities, and expand STEM education, particularly to address women’s lower participation in the science and technology labour market. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) EducationPublic Finance Read →
- 8 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage, speaking during the debate on the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs expenditure on International Women’s Day, emphasized women’s economic empowerment as essential to sustainability and dignity. She cited rising female contributions to household income and said the Budget allocates Rs. 63 million for women’s economic empowerment, particularly for low-income urban women, through projects, market access, and training. She also referred to support for young women entrepreneurs, alternative livelihood programmes for women working abroad, and measures such as preschool breakfast programmes to reduce the burden on women managing households and income activities. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Women and Child Affairs Women & ChildrenPublic FinanceEmployment Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. P.G. de Silva of “Sirisevana”, Hotel Road, Ahungalla. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage supported the NPP’s inaugural Budget, arguing it responds to the economic crisis inherited from previous governments and implements the “Prosperous Country – Beautiful Life” manifesto within current IMF constraints. She highlighted allocations for women’s empowerment and combating gender-based violence, support for marginalized children, and increased funding for health and education. She also cited reductions in Presidential expenditure, the removal of concessionary vehicle permits, and changes to public employment practices as evidence of fiscal discipline and reform, while inviting cross-party support for the Government’s rebuilding programme. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Public FinanceHealthcareWomen & Children Read →