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- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said Chavakachcheri Hospital received attention and consultant appointments only after his protest, removal from his post, and subsequent legal cases, and warned that transferring the newly appointed consultants would harm the hospital. He alleged misappropriation of Rs. 200 million from a 2014 allocation to Vavuniya Hospital by a current MP and questioned whether the Ministry would take action. He also called for inquiries into funds allegedly received by Dr. Sathyamoorthy from overseas welfare societies and stated that Tamil speakers respect Buddhism. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara linked the debate to the principle that health is a fundamental right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and said this underpins Sri Lanka’s health policy. He challenged an Opposition claim that state funds had not been misused by citing a 2018 Daily FT report that Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara had admitted in Parliament to receiving a Rs. 1 million cheque from a Perpetual Group-linked company. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Sandaruwan Madarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Sandaruwan Madarasinghe argued that Sri Lanka’s free public health system has been underfunded and poorly planned by previous governments, citing stagnant health expenditure as a share of GDP, unfinished facilities at Tangalle Hospital, long queues, and severe staff shortages caused by migration and attrition. He referred to the alleged counterfeit rituximab scandal and the no-confidence motion against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, naming MPs who supported him. He said the Government intends to increase health funding in the forthcoming Budget, recruit about 10,000 trained health workers, invite specialists and doctors to return, and implement a medicine price-control mechanism after Attorney General review. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara alleged that Rs. 187 million had been stolen in relation to rice under the Government, stating that he had first raised the matter in Parliament and that further revelations would follow. He challenged the Government to provide answers on rice-related issues and requested additional speaking time due to interruptions. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara criticized the Government’s handling of rice procurement and distribution, alleging that unresolved tender issues had prevented rice from reaching the public. He urged the relevant Ministry to manage the matter properly and ensure rice is provided to people in need. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe questioned the disparity between benefits received by Members of Parliament and those provided to the public. He argued that MPs receiving large sums through political power while people receive comparatively little amounts to misuse of power for personal benefit. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara challenged claims that Members receiving assistance from the President’s Fund constituted misuse of state funds, asking for proof if such allegations were made. He also questioned the Government’s earlier position on abolishing the President’s Fund and similar funds, noting that it now appeared to say abolition was not possible. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake alleged misuse of state funds and criticized others for accusing opponents of theft while engaging in such conduct. His remark was a brief intervention challenging the credibility of those making corruption allegations. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had received money from the President’s Fund. No further context, explanation, or proposal was provided in the speech. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake asked whether money had been taken from Arjun Aloysius, framing the intervention as a direct question likely referencing allegations connected to the bond scam controversy. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to interruptions during his allotted speaking time and called on the Leader of the House to maintain order. He criticized those referring to a “76-year curse,” alleging that some of them were responsible for destruction during the 1988–1989 period. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake contrasted past political support for Mahinda Rajapaksa with allegations of taking money from the President’s Fund. He questioned the conduct of those involved and accused them of acting without shame. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara responds to an apparent accusation or challenge by referring to past political efforts to change or form governments. He cites his role and that of others in helping bring Mahinda Rajapaksa to the presidency and later supporting the 2015 Maithripala Sirisena–Ranil Wickremesinghe administration, framing the exchange within claims about responsibility for political transitions. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake directly questioned whether money had been obtained from the President’s Fund. He demanded a clear confirmation or denial on the matter. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera JJB AI summary Ruwan Wijeweera moved a motion urging a formal action plan under a National Health Policy to address congestion, facilities, service quality, staffing, equipment, and standards in OPD services in State and private hospitals. He linked current health-sector problems to past governance failures, citing staff shortages, professional emigration, substandard medicines, and the Nuwara Eliya eye surgery cases, and said the Government would compensate the 17 affected patients. He also referred to measures including expanding access to the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariats, providing special allowances for additional surgeries beyond duty hours, and strengthening the National Medicines Regulatory Authority under Act No. 5 of 2015 to ensure quality medicines. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi supported the regulation under the Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017, saying it was part of a continuing six-monthly review process and was needed to facilitate foreign investment, including mergers and acquisitions, while safeguarding dollar reserves. He argued that recent vehicle import policy changes were phased to support public transport, commercial transport and private needs, and attributed high vehicle prices to rupee depreciation, past VAT increases and earlier import restrictions, noting that the luxury tax threshold had been raised from Rs. 3.5 million to Rs. 5 million. He also rejected Opposition allegations regarding foreign assembly positions and vehicle price promises, and said the Government was ending preferential practices in rice imports, taxi operations and land allocation for investment projects. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned the Government’s lack of action on promised constitutional reforms to reduce presidential powers and strengthen Parliament, despite its large majority. He criticized Ministers’ public statements on issues such as food shortages, agriculture and public welfare, alleging that they mislead the public rather than address problems, including delayed compensation for flood-affected farmers and late announcement of paddy prices. He urged the Government to stop blaming the Opposition, implement anti-corruption action fairly, and take credible steps to identify and prosecute the masterminds behind the Easter Sunday attacks. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary Hon. Stepni Fernando used her maiden speech to state that the Government’s electoral victory reflected support for policy-based politics and a rejection of corruption, linking it to post-bankruptcy economic recovery after Independence Day. She defended the Government against Opposition criticisms, cited improved foreign relations, tourism, foreign exchange inflows and reserves, and said the forthcoming Budget would support stabilization, production, public transport reform and wider public benefit. She also highlighted plans in Ja-Ela to protect and develop the Muthurajawela ecosystem as a tourism and employment zone, and called for durable solutions for residents in flood-prone low-lying areas. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe argued that part of the account regarding a tender decision was being omitted. He said the Power and Energy Minister had explained that, after an appeal to the relevant Appeal Board and Cabinet consideration of the Cabinet Paper, awarding the tender to the company saved more than Rs. 2 billion, and questioned why that fact was not being stated. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman alleged that a tender previously rejected for a major bid bond deviation and again found non-responsive on appeal was later recommended for award by a Cabinet-appointed committee. He claimed the reversal resulted from political appointments and pressure under both the former and current Governments. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Read →