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- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman expressed condolences over the deaths, missing persons and displacement caused by Cyclone Ditva and questioned whether the Government had prior warnings from the Meteorology Department or international forecasts and what early mitigation action was taken. He proposed a Special Parliamentary Committee to examine failures in disaster preparedness and response, citing the Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005, and raised legal and transparency concerns about the President’s separate “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund. He also warned against using Emergency Regulations to curb criticism, media activity or social media expression, and called for a common recovery mechanism involving both Government and Opposition MPs. Debate: Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Heads) Read →
- 1 December 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake disputed the claim that the Opposition agreed to limit the sitting to 12.30 p.m., stating that Opposition parties sought a full-day debate while offering to pass the necessary Heads in Committee Stage by 5 December. He criticized delays and procurement procedures in disaster relief delivery, citing affected areas in the Colombo District where people had not received food assistance due to officials’ concerns over Procurement Committee rules. He said the UNP was coordinating assistance, called for immediate practical action rather than circulars, and urged the Government to provide time in Parliament for MPs to raise public concerns during the Appropriation Bill Committee Stage. Procedural: Opposition Statement and Parliamentary Scheduling Dispute Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva expressed condolences over flood-related deaths and urged prompt relief for displaced people. He questioned the procurement of 15 million pre-printed polycarbonate National Identity Cards, arguing that digitization through a Super App or DigiLocker could reduce the need for costly cards and that cheaper PVC cards could be used during transition; he tabled tender documents and asked the Government to clarify whether the quantity had in fact been reduced. He also urged the Government to allow small and medium rice millers, not only large-capacity mills, to mill part of the Paddy Marketing Board’s 49,500 MT paddy stock, citing rice price concerns and the need to support competition. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Minister of Finance on creating an independent Employees’ Provident Fund Authority. He argued that the EPF’s administration by the Central Bank creates a conflict of interest under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, and questioned the fund’s concentration in Government securities, equity holdings in regulated banks, returns, audits, digitization, and governance. He requested the Government’s position on establishing an autonomous authority with professional management and parliamentary oversight, and asked whether EPF and ETF amalgamation had been considered. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne JJB AI summary Eranga Weeraratne responded to a supplementary question by Dayasiri Jayasekara, stating that Dialog and companies associated with him are not Indian companies. He clarified that Indian companies may only assist with system setup and delivery, with no operational control being granted, and said procurement would be conducted lawfully by public officials to serve the Government and the public. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the terms of a tender notice, particularly a requirement for 51 per cent Indian shareholding, and said the Deputy Minister’s verbal assurances did not address what was stated in the document. He also raised concerns over digitalization-related licensing and alleged conflicts of interest involving the Deputy Minister’s past company roles, shareholdings, and work connected to the toll system. Citing prior parliamentary precedents on conflicts of interest, he called for full disclosure of interests to Parliament or for the Minister to make a statement and resign. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised, for a second time, the lack of response to his question on establishing the Permanent Three-Judge High Court for Anti-Corruption. He criticized the Government for speaking about anti-corruption while, after a year in office, not filing any case in that court, and requested a prompt answer to avoid further delay. Oral Question: Permanent Three-Judge High Court for Anti-Corruption (Q.2/2024 (2)) Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera urged the Minister to establish a dedicated special task force or unit to handle the programme, arguing that existing officers have other duties and cannot effectively manage additional appeals and grievances. He said that, with such a mechanism and the Minister’s in-principle agreement, the entire programme could be completed within one to two years. Adjournment Debate: Grant of Freehold Deeds to Occupants of State Lands Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath said the former Government’s “Urumaya” deed proposal was an election-oriented and insufficiently studied pledge, whereas the current Government is pursuing a structured process to identify permit holders, regularize transfers and grant freehold titles where appropriate. He stated that about 49,402 deeds have already been issued through the Land Commissioner General’s Department and Mahaweli, with prepared deeds sent to District Secretariats for distribution. He emphasized the need for verification due to irregular permits, politically influenced land allocations and encroachments on protected or reserved lands, and said the “Gihimikama” programme uses field inspections before granting ownership. He said the Government aims to accelerate the process and issue the highest number of titles by 2026. Adjournment Debate: Grant of Freehold Deeds to Occupants of State Lands Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the legal basis and public impact of the EDOTCO project, asking how competition, lower prices and consumer protection would be ensured and whether it could create a private-sector monopoly affecting users. He also raised concerns about unpaid foreign-based “advisors” to the Government, specifically asking whether a National Science Policy reportedly prepared by Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya had been presented to Parliament or reviewed by relevant Members. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned the Government’s decision to grant EDOTCO a nationwide tower rollout licence without tender, asking how such an arrangement would reduce consumer prices. He argued that the previous Government had introduced transparent tender frameworks, including in the power and renewable energy sector, and said current solar procurement processes depended on those earlier policies. He called on the relevant Minister to respond, framing the issue in the context of the Government’s stated commitment to ending corruption. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised concerns that EDOTCO’s links with Dialog and its parent company could lead to a private monopoly in telecom tower infrastructure, potentially disadvantaging competitors such as Mobitel and Hutch. He asked the Government to disclose the second and third licensed tower companies, explain the pricing formula for services, and clarify how competition and consumer benefits would be protected, particularly in light of commitments to prevent unsolicited or corrupt advantages. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Weeraratne stated that upon assuming office he resigned from his CEO position and did not transfer any role to family members. He clarified that another existing employee of the company is now acting as CEO. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Deputy Minister to clarify whether he was CEO of the relevant companies at the time of submitting nominations and being appointed through the National List, and whether he resigned only afterward. He further questioned whether the Deputy Minister’s family members currently hold director positions in those companies. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne JJB AI summary Eranga Weeraratne stated that the relevant system was under maintenance by its developer and denied allegations of impropriety. He said that while he holds office and has ownership interests, the companies concerned will not undertake new Government projects, adding that he has stepped down as CEO and invited the Opposition to verify the matter. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Weeraratne responded to an Opposition allegation that companies in which he has ownership obtained an RDA toll-gate project through his influence. He stated that the toll system project was carried out in 2019, before his current political role, and described it as a locally developed alternative to systems previously handled by Chinese companies, reducing reliance on imports. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad raised concerns that national transport transaction data and backend services, including highway tolls and bus fare systems, are being managed by Eimsky Business Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, which he said could compromise transparency due to alleged links to a senior government officeholder. He called for a special parliamentary select committee or audit inquiry into state contracts awarded to Eimsky Business Solutions and Omobio (Pvt) Ltd. He also noted that the Auditor General had not yet been appointed and urged action to enable proper scrutiny. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Weeraratne stated that he had instructed his companies not to accept any new Government contracts after he assumed office. He said the projects in question, including RDA software, were undertaken earlier and are now only being maintained, adding that the companies had contributed to domestic digitalization by developing systems locally. He reiterated that, while he remains in office, the companies will not pursue new Government work. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad alleged a conflict of interest involving a Deputy Minister, claiming that Eimsky Business Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, a company owned by the Deputy Minister, was a main supplier for the RDA’s Smart Highway Tolling System under the Transport Digitalization Programme. He questioned the propriety of a minister-owned private company controlling backend revenue systems for expressways and noted that the Deputy Minister’s Ministry regulates market conditions relevant to the company’s operations. He also referred to a purported CID complaint concerning past software theft and argued that, if proven, the matter could have serious consequences for the Deputy Minister’s parliamentary position. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →
- 26 November 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Weeraratne denied allegations of using his official position to secure contracts for a company in which he holds shares, stating he is no longer its CEO. He said the relevant digitalization contracts with the RDA and expressways were awarded about four years before he assumed office. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Read →