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 June 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim argued that the Personal Data Protection Act of 2022 has remained ineffective because the Data Protection Authority has not been established, and said the current Amendment Bill does not address key privacy and accountability gaps. Citing the 2025 Cargills Bank cyber breach and concerns raised by the UN Special Rapporteur and local commentators, he questioned whether data subjects are adequately informed, protected, and given remedies when their personal data is misused or exposed. He called for an independent Authority appointed through the Constitutional Council, inclusion of human rights and civil society expertise, limits on broad State exemptions including for national security, and stronger data-subject rights such as erasure, portability, algorithmic challenge, and an appeal mechanism. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara argued that effective governance requires reliable data, but said the Government’s claims on data, digitization, and economic progress were not reflected in outcomes. He cited the closure of around 250 tea factories, problems at Sevanagala Sugar Factory, onion import clearances during the local harvest, and unmet paddy purchasing targets as examples of policy failure and lack of production data. He also questioned the status of initiatives such as “Clean Sri Lanka” and alleged that local authority control was being secured through political pressure rather than reflecting voters’ choices. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister defended the amendments to the data protection law as necessary to correct deficiencies in the earlier framework while strengthening safeguards for sensitive personal data and preventing misuse by institutions, political actors, or foreign interests. He argued that public funds and property misuse must be exposed, distinguished this from private matters, and linked the legislation to the Government’s wider programmes on digitization, Clean Sri Lanka, and poverty alleviation. He also responded to Opposition criticism on staffing and governance, citing approved recruitment for essential services and claiming improved economic indicators, including export growth, while stating that the Government would implement lawful administration in local authorities. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary The Deputy Minister responded to the Opposition Leader’s Standing Order 27(2) question, stating that as at 31 March 2025 the total payable under debt restructuring agreements with bilateral and international private creditors was USD 20.8537 billion, with payment schedules provided for creditors whose agreements have been concluded. He outlined the Government’s IMF-EFF-linked fiscal and macroeconomic targets, including raising revenue to at least 15 per cent of GDP, maintaining a 2.3 per cent primary surplus, keeping inflation around 5 per cent, increasing reserves to USD 15.3 billion by 2029, and reducing public debt below 100 per cent of GDP by 2029. He said the EFF is structured around seven pillars covering fiscal consolidation, social safety nets, debt restructuring, price stability, financial sector stability, governance, and growth reforms, and noted that four of nine SDR 254 million tranches had been received by March 2025. Ministerial Statement: Macroeconomic Targets for Debt Payment Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Current hospital shortages were attributed to longstanding registration, tendering, and delivery failures, including unregistered items, tenders not issued or not supplied on time, and an insulin shortfall caused by non-delivery under an awarded tender. Nalinda Jayatissa said emergency procurement had been increased by about 2 million insulin units and that, compared with 67 of 402 SPC tenders finalized in the first five months of the previous year, 267 items had been tendered and ordered in the current first five months. He stated that NMRA registration issues were being addressed and that transparent government-to-government procurement would be used temporarily to secure essential supplies at lower prices, while urging importers to expedite deliveries so the temporary arrangement need not continue. Ministerial Statement: Drugs Shortage and Government Initiatives Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a concern regarding medicine procurement, stating that if the normal procurement process is delayed or obstructed, hospital heads may procure medicines directly outside that process. He clarified that he was not making an allegation against the Minister, but requested that the matter, which he said was being discussed in the health sector, be investigated. Ministerial Statement: Drugs Shortage and Government Initiatives Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan thanked the Prime Minister for responding on efforts to make the National Institute of Education autonomous, while noting that no specific timeline had been given. He urged that the appointment of a Principal to the Institute be conducted through an open, transparent application process rather than through an internal appointment. He also highlighted the difficulties faced by people from the North and East in accessing national management and diploma courses offered at the Maharagama-based Institute. Private Notice Question: Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute Autonomous Status Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked what action is being taken against those who authorized construction and maintenance of facilities on properties not legally vested in the State, using public funds. Citing the “Jnanapradipa” library begun by the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha in 1984, he noted that national funds have been spent for decades despite unresolved legal ownership and ongoing court cases, and questioned how accountability and future ownership will be addressed. Oral Question: Local Authorities Properties in Galle District (Q.871/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked what action the Ministry is taking regarding properties, including commercially valuable lands in the Galle District, that were taken from private owners around the 1980s but were not legally vested in the Government or local authorities. He stated that some such properties are now being regularized by third parties linked to past political influence and questioned what will happen to assets on which public funds have been spent without a proper legal basis. Oral Question: Local Authorities Properties in Galle District (Q.871/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the 28 km tunnel project had faced complications, including an allegedly improper decision to bring in a second tunnel boring machine, which he said may have wasted about USD 50 million. He also referred to a further reported USD 50 million taken for other activities, along with alleged technical and procedural weaknesses. He said technical and financial assessments are being pursued to determine the project’s past and current status before deciding further action. Oral Question: North-Central Great Canal Project (Q.836/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Asked the Prime Minister whether the Government will conduct an audit into the Deyata Kirula project, citing alleged misuse and loss of public funds during its implementation. He stated that the resulting wastage had contributed to the project being stalled for years. Oral Question: Kuliyapitiya Central College Function Hall (Q.801/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Hon. Padmasiri Bandara alleged that appointments in Mahaweli areas have historically favoured selected individuals, resulting in irregular transactions, fraud and corruption. Referring to a recent gazette for recruiting RPM officers, he asked whether recruitment would also proceed for the next cadre level. Oral Question: Tank Renovation under Mahaweli (Q.513/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Padmasiri Bandara raised a supplementary question on land issues in Mahaweli areas, alleging that large extents of land had been privately allocated to public figures and remain uncultivated. He also referred to reported paid transfers of ownership in Mahaweli “B” and “D” zones and asked what action the Ministry is taking to address these matters. Oral Question: Tank Renovation under Mahaweli (Q.513/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana asked the Prime Minister to clarify the status of 1,000 Provincial Council schools that were designated as National Schools under the previous Government, noting that signboards and ceremonies were held but formal conversion may have been limited. He said principals had recently received a circular instructing them not to use the title “National School” and warning of consequences, and asked whether these schools would remain national schools or be returned to provincial administration. Oral Question: National Schools Distribution and Development (Q.381/2025) Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister provided figures on no-pay leave granted to public officers, stating that 3,766 had obtained local no-pay leave and 8,121 had gone abroad with approval on foreign no-pay leave, while no data had been reported on officers who left without approved leave. He explained that Public Administration Circular 14/2022 was issued following a Cabinet decision and operates outside the Establishments Code, outlining differences in eligibility, service obligations, foreign remittance requirements, seniority and pension treatment, and approval procedures. Adjournment Motion and Adjournment Debate: Public Administration and Provincial Council Elections Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the Bills under debate, stating that legal frameworks must adapt to technological development, and then addressed concerns raised around national security and political violence. He argued that recent arrests exposed past links between some politicians, criminal networks and weapons, while claiming the NPP Government had established a non-violent political culture after successive election victories. He rejected allegations connecting him or institutions such as Jamia Naleemiya to extremism, called for investigations into any genuine incitement, and reiterated opposition to racism, extremism and fundamentalism. He urged all communities and political actors to promote peace, coexistence and trust, citing post-Easter Sunday reconciliation efforts and interfaith engagement. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana said his side supported the regulations introduced under former President Ranil Wickremesinghe but criticised the Government’s governance record, particularly the appointment of the Auditor General, alleging that merit and seniority had been disregarded. He questioned progress on implementing Easter Sunday Commission recommendations and raised concerns over shootings, underworld activity, cost-of-living pressures, electricity tariffs, and shortages including salt and medicines. He also called for action to retain health professionals, support local pharmaceutical manufacturing, protect professionals from harassment, and ensure youth programmes are continued without political interference. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka thanked voters for the SLPP’s improved performance at the local elections, arguing that the party had recovered significantly from its low vote share at the presidential election despite limited organization and representation. He alleged that rival parties were seeking support from independents to form local councils and criticized the Government for politicizing village security structures through Civil Defence or Public Security Committees involving Development Committee Chairmen. He also raised concerns about shortages and price increases in essentials, particularly salt, questioning delays in imports despite domestic production capacity and alleging irregularities in the import process. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika argued that the National People’s Power received a nationwide mandate in the 6 May local authority elections, citing wins in 267 local bodies, majorities in 120, and 3,926 councillor positions. He stated that local authorities do not have a formal “Opposition” structure like Parliament and that mayors or chairpersons should be appointed based on support from the largest number of councillors under the relevant local government laws. He rejected claims by Opposition parties to control councils, particularly referencing the Colombo Municipal Council, and said the election results show that the NPP, rather than alliances of other parties, has the public mandate to constitute councils. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Dr. Najith Indika supported the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, stating that there was broad agreement on allowing evidence to be given remotely through digital technology, including from abroad or from prisons, and that the measure was timely and necessary. He also addressed the forthcoming constitution of local authorities, arguing that administrations should be formed according to the mandate given by voters in each local body after the 2025 local government elections. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →