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- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe questioned the implementation of schemes intended for low-income beneficiaries, alleging that selections in some cases were influenced by political favoritism. He stated that associates, relatives, supporters, and campaign workers of the then-MP were chosen instead of genuinely low-income families. Oral Question: Housing Projects Implemented by NHDA - Details and Transparency Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi challenged the adequacy of the response given regarding Lonach Farm, alleging ongoing environmental pollution and public hardship since 2017 despite a prohibition order, fines, and repeated complaints. He stated that large volumes of animal waste mixed with liquid were being discharged into streams feeding the Kelani River and asked how relevant authorities granted approvals despite these impacts. He called for urgent action by the authorities, including the Central Environmental Authority and the Ministry. Oral Question: Lonach Dairy Farm - Environmental Compliance and Waste Disposal Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara raised concerns that low-priced imported cashew kernels, allegedly entering the country in violation of regulations, are undercutting local traders and growers. He asked the Minister whether steps have been taken to prevent such illicit imports. Oral Question: Cashew Corporation - Establishment, Objectives and Operations Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake raised concerns about unregulated “medicinal” products used by people with health-related needs, noting reports of harm and cases where courier-delivered items differed from what was ordered. He asked whether the Ministry or State Ayurvedic Corporation would introduce regulation and enforce proper standards for such products. Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for details on registered Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing plants, including their number, names, and regulatory measures for Ayurvedic products. He also sought information on any policy governing the marketing of Ayurvedic products on social media, citing concerns that advertisements falsely claiming product registration are misleading the public and defrauding consumers, and asked what action the Ministry intends to take. Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Hewage disputed the reported cost of a proposed University College of Technology project, stating that Rs. 434 million had been allocated and Rs. 11 million spent on construction. He said institutional assessments, including by UNIVOTEC, NIBM, DTET, NAITA and VTA, found the site unsuitable, while the Department of Wildlife Conservation identified it as an elephant corridor. He argued that the project had been politically driven without proper feasibility studies and had already been halted in 2023 under the previous administration, not by the current government. Oral Question: Buildings Housing NAITA District Office and Training Centres of Trincomalee - Lease (Q. 1555/2025) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Fasmin Sharif JJB AI summary Fasmin Sharif challenged remarks attributed to another Member, questioning whether officials were providing information intended to embarrass the Government. He also asked about Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe’s family connection to a Cabinet Minister and cautioned against making statements that could put the Government in difficulty. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara argued that post-cyclone relief was undermined by mismanagement, including alleged failures to act on Met Department warnings, reservoir release decisions, and delays in issuing circulars needed for compensation payments. He demanded that procedural obstacles be resolved and affected people paid promptly, while criticizing reductions in promised housing assistance. He also defended media coverage and Opposition relief efforts, including rescues and hospital support programmes, and rejected government accusations over education reforms, claiming delays in Grade 6 materials resulted from the government’s handling of the reform modules. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake - Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Gamagedara Dissanayake criticized Opposition MPs for allegedly politicizing the Ditva cyclone relief debate and leaving the House after raising criticisms. He defended the Government’s disaster response, citing the President’s announced Rs. 25,000 allowance, interventions by officials and security forces, and actions taken in Matale District, while rejecting allegations of poor management. He said over 1,300 damaged religious sites, including temples, kovils, churches and devales, had been identified by his Ministry, categorized by level of damage, and would be rebuilt through a programme to be launched with the President’s involvement. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi rejected claims that the Government lacked a clear disaster response programme, citing payment data for household item grants in Yatiyantota and Kegalle and actions taken before and after the disaster. He tabled an interim Environment Ministry report on flood, landslide, coastal erosion, mangrove and forest damage, with a fuller assessment due within six months, and outlined restoration and coastal clean-up measures. He also addressed Ambuluwawe, stating that rebuilding in hazardous areas requires NBRO clearance and that the CEA had halted cable car-related construction pending approvals, while tabling Auditor General observations alleging procurement irregularities and conflicts of interest. He added that national parks, botanical gardens and related facilities were reopened quickly to support the tourism season. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva questioned whether the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund” for post-Michaung resettlement and infrastructure restoration had been legally established, despite government communications stating it was under the Presidential Secretariat. He asked the Government to table the legal instrument creating the Fund, arguing that public funds require statutory authority, parliamentary approval, and auditability. He further raised concerns about monies being directed to a Deputy Secretary to the Treasury account and called for the Fund to be properly constituted and submitted for audit. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella welcomed the Adjournment Motion on Cyclone Michaung relief and questioned the adequacy and fairness of government assistance in the Kandy District. Citing District Secretariat data, she said only 65 per cent of the Rs. 25,000 cleaning grant had been paid, with significant shortfalls also in payments for household items and schoolchildren, and tabled related documents. She alleged politicisation in the distribution process in some areas, called for expedited NBRO assessments for affected families, and urged that CEB losses from the cyclone not be passed on to electricity consumers. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Government’s disaster response, questioning the absence of timely alerts, delays in action, and alleged discrepancies between compensation promised in Parliament and amounts offered to affected families. He urged the newly approved Select Committee to examine accountability among relevant officials and ministries, and asked for clear data on alternative land and compensation provided to displaced people, especially in areas such as Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Matale. He also alleged selective enforcement of the law in several unrelated incidents and called on the Government to implement a practical programme to resettle victims, restore damaged agricultural lands, and pay promised relief without making local officials scapegoats. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna said the promised Rs. 1,000,000 compensation for disaster-related deaths had not been paid and alleged that Opposition MPs were excluded from district-level disaster management activities. She criticized politicization of relief distribution, lack of clear guidelines for officials, and the involvement of “Praja Shakthi” committees in administrative functions. Citing NBRO guidance on high-risk areas such as Puwakpitiya, Alakolamada, Alkaduwa, Watagoda and Yatawatta, she asked whether safe evacuation sites and durable relocation or protection measures had been identified. She urged the Government to implement a structured post-disaster management programme rather than relying on publicity. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 1) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Health on alleged administrative irregularities and trade union action affecting Akkaraipattu, Tellippalai and Jaffna hospitals. He sought details on the legality of the Akkaraipattu Medical Superintendent’s appointment, complaints and inquiries, and the GMOA’s strike demands, and asked whether ministerial action had been taken. He also questioned disciplinary proceedings and alleged financial irregularities at Tellippalai Base Hospital, including a claimed Rs. 38 million diversion through a private bank account linked to the oncology unit. He further asked about the failure of CT scanners at Jaffna Teaching Hospital and whether patients were being referred to a private hospital at public expense. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary The Hon. Aravinda Senarath said the previous Government’s “Urumaya” programme to issue 2 million land deeds before the Presidential Election was launched without adequate assessment and had processed only a limited number of cases. He stated that the new Government halted and regularized the process, gathered district-level data, and is proceeding through the “Himikama” ownership programme, with plans to issue about 65,000 deeds by May. He added that outstanding applications and documents collected through Divisional Secretariats are being incorporated into a proper Ministry system under a lawful procedure. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe asked whether the Government would resume and complete the suspended “Urumaya” land title deed programme initiated under former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He raised concern that landowners who submitted original land documents to Divisional Secretariats are facing difficulty recovering them and asked what action the Ministry will take to address this. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera JJB AI summary Community Empowerment Councils were defended as non-political bodies whose names are not being changed for political purposes. The councils are described as involving local officials such as the Grama Niladhari, Development Officer, Samurdhi Officer, and Agriculture Research and Production Assistant, with collective decision-making aimed at identifying village development priorities and supporting beneficiaries through a structured process. Oral Question No. 6 (1222/2025) - Aswesuma welfare benefits Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized repeated assurances that matters would be checked, stating that such inquiries had not produced fair outcomes. He appealed to the Speaker for fairness in the handling of the issue. Point of Order - Question allocation fairness (Standing Order 32) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake criticized the Government’s welfare, foreign employment, and public sector management policies, arguing that earlier opponents of welfare now accept its necessity while youths seeking jobs in Israel face unfair selection processes and possible exploitation by agencies. He raised allegations of mismanagement and losses at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, concerns over removal of senior citizens’ preferential deposit interest, irregular Police transfers, education standards, displacement at Ridigama Tank, CEB promotions, and transfers affecting military intelligence personnel. He also questioned the functioning of the State Plantation Corporation and urged the Government and President to treat communities in the North, East and South equally while respecting war heroes and avoiding communal tensions. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Read →