Topic
Corruption & Governance Reform
2,708 speeches · 349 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 91 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 86 |
| 3 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 80 |
| 4 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 70 |
| 5 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 68 |
| 6 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 68 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 67 |
| 8 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 65 |
| 9 | Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P. NDF | 64 |
| 10 | Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, M.P. JJB | 64 |
Speeches
2,708 on this topic- 1 March 2025 Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the Rs. 18.99 figure is an average energy cost, noting that competitively procured projects often achieve prices below Rs. 15 or under Rs. 20, thereby reducing the average without arbitrary tariff cuts. He argued that competitive tendering is the mechanism for lowering prices. On fuel-related issues, he said the Government is addressing irregular practices since 2019 to prevent unlawful diversion of public funds, linking the matter to taxation and public revenue, and indicated that the State Minister of Finance would provide further explanation. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy Generation Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe raised concern that a valuable 20-perch plot near Homagama, Pitipana had been sold for Rs. 1,000 per perch under provisions of the LRC Act for employee housing and amenities. He said 392 employees had received land and 157 more had letters of intent, but alleged that influential or politically connected groups were obtaining high-value land at low prices. He noted that LRC land disposed of under the Employees’ Welfare Fund can be reacquired for a government purpose, and proposed that the Divisional Coordinating Committee adopt a resolution to enable such reacquisition. Oral Question: LRC Land in Mahenawatta - Pitipana Sale (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam criticized the Government for allegedly providing Rs. 966 billion in relief to billionaire businessmen while continuing to tax poorer citizens. He addressed the President directly, saying the public still has faith in him, but urged him to ensure Ministers and MPs do not misuse his name. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Government to clarify defence expenditure and whether the Army is being used for civilian construction work under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, while urging the release of military-held land in the North and East for public use. He questioned delays in implementing manifesto commitments, including a new Constitution and abolition of the Executive Presidency, and sought clarification on reported changes in military intelligence leadership. He also demanded updates on promised anti-corruption action relating to alleged hidden funds, the VFS and passport deals, the sugar tax issue, coconut oil contamination, Avant Garde, and the bond scam. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva re-tabled the Committee on Public Finance report on outsourcing online visa and passport application services between the consortium and the Department of Immigration and Emigration. He noted that a court case had arisen from the earlier report and that procedural follow-up in the new Parliament had not yet occurred. He said a requested forensic audit by the Auditor-General was believed to be nearing completion and urged Parliament to take necessary action thereafter, including directing the Police and relevant officials to proceed. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe requested the Minister to ensure that anyone with a conflict of interest is excluded from the relevant investigation. He framed the request as a measure to safeguard fairness in the probe. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised concerns about unpaid allowances for a cadre of Police officers serving in Parliament and requested corrective action by the authorities. He argued that recent shootings, particularly an incident inside the High Court precincts despite heavy security, should be treated as a serious national security matter, and called for improved intelligence follow-up without politicizing Police appointments or investigations. He urged action on the VFS outsourcing transaction, a prompt and evidence-based conclusion to Easter Sunday attack investigations, and avoidance of selective law enforcement or scapegoating. He also proposed using Defence and prison manpower for productive national industries, citing inmate skills programmes funded in the Budget. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that corrupt procedures also occurred during the previous administration’s period. The remark appears to challenge or respond to claims about corruption by pointing to similar practices under the opposing side’s time in office. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that the matter in question is already before the courts and under investigation because corrupt acts have occurred. He indicated that the issue is being addressed through legal and investigative processes. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman asked the Minister to acknowledge alleged large-scale fraud and corruption in the issuance of both previous and current blue passports. He pressed the Minister on whether legal action would be taken in response. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman raised concerns over the continuing passport issuance crisis at the Department of Immigration and Emigration, noting public hardship despite the Government’s earlier pledge to resolve the issue. He questioned procurement decisions linked to e-passports and machine-readable passports, alleging higher unit costs, reduced passport pages for the same public fee, and a significant financial loss to citizens and the State. He also warned of possible security weaknesses in the new blue passport compared with the previous version and urged the relevant Ministers to address the matter. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Hon. Dilith Jayaweera criticized the Budget for not addressing national security and questioned the experience and composition of current defence and intelligence decision-making bodies. He warned against politicization of intelligence appointments, citing the Easter Sunday attacks as a consequence of intelligence failures, and urged the Government to implement its own pledges on a National Security Advisory Council, cyber protection, and surveillance reform. He proposed appointing an apolitical National Security Adviser, establishing a central intelligence agency, and improving inter-agency coordination, training, information-sharing, and intelligence technology infrastructure. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary The speech defended the Government’s approach to defence and public security expenditure, rejecting claims that underworld killings, Army ration shortages, or public opposition to the Army in the North reflected failures of national security. It pledged justice for victims of the Easter Sunday attacks, including affected Muslim communities, and said the masterminds would be prosecuted. The Member emphasized preventing a recurrence of war, honouring and depoliticizing the Tri-Forces, preserving commanders’ institutional independence, and pursuing a non-aligned foreign policy to reduce external threats and pressures. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera outlined the Defence Ministry’s 2025 Budget allocations, noting that they cover 25 institutions beyond the tri-forces, including intelligence, disaster management, defence education, the Coast Guard and meteorology. He defended the allocation by citing the security forces’ roles in war, disaster response, COVID-19, the Easter attacks and the economic crisis, while linking the Budget to the Government’s stated mandate for reform and accountability. Responding to concerns from Northern MPs, he said unnecessary military-held lands would be released while essential areas are retained, compensation would be paid, the Palaly–Achchuveli road had been reopened, the Palaly runway would be developed, and access to a Kilinochchi school playground would be urgently addressed. He also stated that troop numbers in the North and East were far below claims made in debate, with total tri-forces strength island-wide now under 200,000. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala said the Government has depoliticised the Police and public service, with appointments and transfers handled through independent commissions, and has instructed institutions under his Ministry to operate without political interference. He stated that stalled corruption and crime investigations have been restarted, the FCID re-established, and Police restructuring is under way, including a Central Criminal Investigation Unit and provincial investigation divisions. He cited recent seizures and arrests linked to narcotics, financial crimes, pyramid schemes, cybercrime and organised crime, and said CID sub-units and MOUs with institutions are being developed to speed up investigations. He also said Police salaries have not been reduced, allowances are being consolidated into basic salary, and a separate Police salary structure is planned for the next Budget. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara criticized remarks by the Acting IGP and the President concerning the National Police Commission, arguing that such statements undermine the independence of institutions and democratic procedure. He questioned the Government’s commitment to institutional independence and cited recent police transfers, including 1,399 transfers and the reassignment of 52 OICs to general duties, as matters of concern. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara questioned the Government’s failure to identify or arrest those alleged to be responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks, arguing that it had used such allegations electorally but had taken no action after 158 days in power. He called for justice for Catholics and asked who was directing the current process, referring to the President, the security adviser, and Ananda Wijepala. He also raised concerns over a dispute between the National Police Commission, the President, and the Acting IGP, stressing that the Commission was established to ensure police independence and warning against politicisation or executive interference. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara demanded to know who was behind the matter under discussion, stating that his party had suffered the greatest political impact. He emphasized that the party also sought clarity on the identity of the alleged mastermind. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake made a brief interjection questioning whether others intended to form a government with an alleged “mastermind.” The remark appears to be a political challenge directed at opposing members, without elaborating on a specific policy proposal or legislative issue. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara said the Opposition and SJB would support laws and action to recover stolen assets and prosecute wrongdoing, but questioned the Government’s progress on its pledge to “catch thieves.” He asked why the Government had not negotiated with Singapore to bring back Arjuna Mahendran in relation to the Central Bank bond scam and requested an update on the special unit established for such investigations. He also raised concerns about stalled investigations into Lasantha Wickrematunge, Wasim Thajudeen, Prageeth Ekneligoda, Sivaram, Poddala Jayantha and the Easter Sunday attacks, demanding clarity on delays and justice for victims. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Read →