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- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa stated that serious irregularities occurred after an established process was disrupted under pressure, making it difficult to quantify an overall loss at this stage. He said individual investigations are underway and that the extent of fraud and corruption will be reported for each case, with Parliament to be kept informed in due course. Oral Question: Government and Private Hospitals Shortage of Medicines and Equipment (Q.238/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera raised concerns about past shortcomings in the procurement of medicines and the need for stronger controls within the Ministry of Health. He asked whether the Ministry would conduct a comprehensive review of cancelled tenders, incomplete procurement processes, and medicine imports, and present a report to Parliament on the resulting financial loss to the country and the impact on the public. Oral Question: Government and Private Hospitals Shortage of Medicines and Equipment (Q.238/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa stated that investigations have begun into alleged fraudulent activities by unregistered companies. He said that, following an internal inquiry, relevant findings and complaints are expected to be forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Department. Oral Question: Software System for Management of Medicine Stocks (Q.236/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Asked the Minister to provide a report on the current operations of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and the actions taken in response to reported irregularities within the institution. Oral Question: Software System for Management of Medicine Stocks (Q.236/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara alleged that state lands are being illegally misused with political patronage and requested information from the Lands Ministry on such cases. He welcomed the proposed increases in housing-related grants but asked whether compensation for deaths caused by recent incidents such as elephant attacks and landslides has also been increased. Oral Question: Landslide Risk Districts and Disaster Compensation (Q.235/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary The Minister said the Ministry is receiving many complaints about lending co-operative societies, including cases in several areas where large deposits have not been repaid, and identified legal gaps in accountability when deposits are misused. He stated that the Commissioner is using existing powers to appoint boards, manage assets and make limited repayments, but that stronger legal reforms are needed. He announced that no further lending societies will be registered under the Co-operative Development Department and said urgent inquiries, audits and legal action will be pursued to protect affected depositors, many of whom are pensioners and retirees. Oral Question: Maharagama Multi-purpose Co-operative Societies (Q.233/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera raised concerns about alleged large-scale theft and fraud in multi-purpose co-operative societies in Colombo District, particularly Maharagama, where he said Rs. 1 billion affecting 33,000 depositors is at issue. He said many depositors, including elderly people who used rural banks for savings, are in financial distress, and questioned the slow progress of inquiries by the Commissioner’s offices. He also argued that proposals to sell society properties would be inadequate, as the limited land available would recover only a small portion of the losses. Oral Question: Maharagama Multi-purpose Co-operative Societies (Q.233/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister provided figures on financial co-operative societies, stating that 4,981 are operating under Provincial Councils and line ministries, including 1,244 in the Western Province. He confirmed that the Maharagama Co-operative Rural Bank is under the Western Provincial Co-operative Development Commissioner and said depositors have faced withdrawal difficulties due to a financial crisis, with inquiries underway under the relevant Western Provincial statute and by the FCID. He outlined remedial steps including appointing departmental officers to the Board, taking legal action to recover loans, approving the disposal of 12 properties, arranging sales of two lands, and releasing Rs. 100 million to depositors, including full payment of accounts below Rs. 5,000 and 10 per cent payments to others as at 31 August 2024. Oral Question: Maharagama Multi-purpose Co-operative Societies (Q.233/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to a supplementary question regarding alleged irregularities at the Maharagama Co-operative Rural Bank under Question No. 145/2024. He stated that action was being taken and urged the Member raising the issue to assist the process rather than obstruct it. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara welcomed the Supplementary Estimate providing a Rs. 6,000 grant for school-related expenses but argued that limiting eligibility to Aswesuma beneficiaries would exclude many needy children due to administrative errors and omissions, and urged that it be extended to all schoolchildren. He highlighted serious education staffing shortages in the North Central Province, including vacancies for teachers, principals, education administrators and teacher instructors, and called for the appointment of qualified graduates and absorption of Graduate Development Officers into the teacher service. He also warned against political interference in education administration and criticized attacks on opposition figures, urging the Government to focus on delivering promised reforms and justice to the public. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Hon. Nihal Galappaththi rejected opposition allegations about politicisation in schools, extended school hours and tuition policy, arguing that past governments and opposition leaders had themselves interfered in education. He defended the Government’s mandate after the September presidential and November parliamentary elections, stating it would proceed with its programme despite obstruction. He framed the debate as support for a measure to assist schoolchildren amid economic hardship, citing figures that many children cannot buy new stationery or must reuse old supplies. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Nihal Galappaththi referred to the JVP/NPP’s recent electoral victory as historic and achieved through sacrifice, rejecting claims that it was secured by force. He drew the House’s attention to a previous Hansard entry recording Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi’s allegations of fraud and intimidation in Hambantota, including complaints made to the Election Commission, and placed the matter on record as a concern. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi questioned the use of Aswasuma to identify recipients of the proposed Rs. 6,000 grant, arguing that past political influence had excluded poor families in Hambantota, and called for a fresh survey and for the grant to be extended beyond one million children to all 4.1 million schoolchildren after proper verification. He requested urgent Ministry action on shortages in Hambantota Muslim schools, including the absence of principals, Tamil-medium teachers, administrative staff and security staff. He also urged implementation of the previously agreed conversion of Puwakdandawa Dharmapala National School in Beliatta into a mixed school. He alleged partisan political activity by certain Hambantota principals and teachers during recent elections, tabled an election dispute resolution letter naming nine principals, and demanded disciplinary action within a month. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Ms.) Anushka Thilakarathne, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Anushka Thilakarathne used her maiden speech to argue that the new Government inherited a severely weakened education, health, and agriculture sector from the previous administration and should be judged on its performance over the next five years. Referring to the education allocations under discussion, she said concerns about limiting the school stationery allowance to Aswesuma beneficiaries had been addressed by the President, who indicated that consideration would be given to extending support to all children. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake alleged a major fraud at an institution previously under his purview, stating that a cheque for Rs. 21.8 million had been issued instead of Rs. 464,248, and tabled related documents. He urged the Government to use revenue from proposed vehicle imports and customs duties to fund promised salary and pension adjustments for public servants, teachers, administrators, and pre-2016 retirees, while maintaining exchange-rate stability. He also asked the Government to clarify the status of pending vehicle permits for public officers and raised concerns about arrears in police allowances, unpaid bonuses in some institutions, and unmet public expectations following tax and VAT changes. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised concerns over unresolved pension adjustments for teachers who retired between 2016 and 2019, citing Public Administration Circulars 3/2016 and 35/2019 and urging payment of arrears affecting about 118,000 pensioners. He called for targeted Budget programmes for persons with disabilities and female-headed households in the North and East, and requested intervention to address delays and alleged bribery in vehicle ownership transfers and number plate issuance at the Motor Traffic Department. He also sought urgent funding for elephant fences in the Vanni District amid rising human–elephant conflict, and timely payment of fertilizer support to protect agricultural yields. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Hon. Nihal Galappaththi briefly commented that media narratives are currently poor and suggested that this problem may continue in the future. No specific legislative proposal, question, or demand was raised in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe reiterated allegations concerning Hon. Namal Rajapaksa’s Law College final-year examination in 2010, stating that a complainant, Mr. Tushara Jayaratne, is expected to pursue formal proceedings and provide evidence regarding the arrangements under which the exam was taken. He also clarified remarks about a rejected postgraduate application to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, saying the alleged threat was made by the Vice Chancellor, not by Hon. Namal Rajapaksa. He called for investigations into both matters, noting that complainants and Hon. Namal Rajapaksa could give evidence. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he and others entered Parliament with the aim of exposing corruption and said he would submit evidence of wrongdoing. Part of his remarks was ordered to be expunged. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna alleged irregularities and political influence in the appointment of Dr. Sathyamoorthy to an administrative post at the hospital, claiming it blocked opportunities for others. He requested that the complaints he was tabling be accepted, that politically influenced appointees be removed, and that an impartial inquiry be conducted, including into matters raised at DCC meetings. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →