Topic
Infrastructure
2,546 speeches · 378 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 | 137 |
| 2 | Hon. Kumara Jayakody, M.P. JJB | 105 |
| 3 | Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, M.P. JJB | 83 |
| 4 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 76 |
| 5 | Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, M.P. JJB | 62 |
| 6 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 47 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 46 |
| 8 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 43 |
| 9 | Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena, M.P. JJB | 36 |
| 10 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 34 |
Speeches
2,546 on this topic- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that plans are being prepared and that, once a formal request is submitted to him, a swift decision can be made on selecting the operator. He indicated that appointing a co-operative as the operator would not pose a problem and that the matter could proceed as required. Oral Question 10: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Land at Deniyaya Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary At the Deniyaya “51 Junction” on the Galle–Madampe Main Road, Lal Premanath urged the Minister to expedite the establishment of a filling station at this key tourism location. He noted that the Morawak Korale Tea Producers’ Co-operative Society and the Kotapola Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd. are prepared to operate the facility. Oral Question 10: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Land at Deniyaya Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation holds a long-term leased land where a filling station operated until its closure on 18 July 2019, with buildings and an underground storage tank still remaining. He said the closure followed an investigation into information that the dealership had been assigned to a third party contrary to Corporation agreements, and that the original lessee was later confirmed deceased. He added that, in line with Corporation Board decisions, plans are being prepared to construct a filling station, with further action subject to future Board decisions. Oral Question 10: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Land at Deniyaya Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake raised concerns about overcrowding at Wariyapola Prison, noting that inmate numbers exceed its normal capacity and are causing environmental impacts on a nearby village tank and the Deduru Oya-adjacent water purification plant. He asked whether the Government would prioritize Budget allocations to construct additional buildings and provide necessary facilities within the existing 25-acre prison premises. Oral Question 9: First Prison in Sri Lanka and Prison Conditions Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Asked the Minister to clarify how Ceylon Electricity Board employees will be assigned to four new companies under the new Act, including whether the process amounts to a new appointment or merely an intimation. He sought details on the implications for existing grades such as BES, promotion procedures, and salary scales, and also requested a clear response on whether electricity tariffs will be increased. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody provided answers on CEB staffing, generation and restructuring, stating that Distribution Divisions 01-04 have 16,159 employees against an approved cadre of 18,948, leaving 2,789 vacancies, including 93 engineer vacancies in regional electrical engineer offices. He said recruitment of 60 electrical, seven mechanical and three civil engineers had been processed with Cabinet approval but temporarily suspended due to CEB restructuring. He presented electricity generation figures by source for 2024 and up to May 2025, and said the CEB would not be privatized, as the 2025 amendment replaces the earlier unbundling plan with six fully state-owned companies. He added that employees would be assigned to new companies or allowed voluntary retirement, and outlined activities of CEB-linked entities including LECO, Lanka Coal Company and Sri Lanka Energies Company. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana asked the Minister of Energy for detailed information on the Ceylon Electricity Board’s regional offices, staffing adequacy, engineer vacancies, and recruitment plans. He also sought details on electricity generation sources and output, whether the CEB would be privatized and how employees would be affected, as well as information on CEB-affiliated companies’ projects, employee numbers, excess staff, and the areas served by LECO. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa urged the Government to urgently activate Disaster Management Committees in response to the ongoing disaster situation, citing risks to paddy lands in Matara District linked to the 59 Reservoir issue and reports of three deaths. He asked Minister Nalinda Jayatissa to present the Government’s disaster management plan to Parliament immediately or by the following morning, and stated that the Opposition was ready to support the response effort. Parliamentary Business and Disaster Management Discussion Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Relief and evacuation measures are being expedited through the Ministry of Disaster Management, other relevant Ministries, and District and Divisional Secretaries. Members were asked to report local issues to District Coordinating Committee Chairpersons or government Members to facilitate faster action. Parliamentary Business and Disaster Management Discussion Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana called for Sri Lanka to establish a WHO-recognized national quality control laboratory capable of API and GMP verification, noting that random testing of medicines and responses to adverse events currently require costly overseas testing and cause delays. He placed WHO and Indian laboratory reference documents in the Library to support the proposal. He also raised reported shortages of insulin needles and glucose strips, equipment failures at the National Hospital including angiography and MRI issues, interruptions to biochemistry testing, and requested clarification on the alleged renaming of “1990 Suwaseriya” as the “National Emergency Ambulance Service.” Private Members' Motion P.46/2025: National Drug Quality Assurance Laboratory Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary T.K. Jayasundara moved to designate the Hiniduma-Kanneliya-Sinharaja “Southern Mist Triangle” as a tourism zone, supporting a proposal to Gazette the area and create administrative structures under the Tourism Ministry. He called for conservation-led development, including premium long-stay wellness residences, model tourism villages, homestays, adventure and wellness facilities, and value-added local products such as tea, kithul, cinnamon and spices. He also proposed training for local service providers and a unified administrative framework across provincial boundaries to ensure benefits reach surrounding communities. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Tourism JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said Sri Lanka must diversify tourism beyond traditional attractions such as beaches, Yala and Sigiriya by developing experience-based products linked to nature, culture, heritage and local communities. He cited ongoing and proposed initiatives including the Pekoe Trail, Cinnamon Trail, Red Rice Trail, wreck diving and a possible Dedduwa project, while noting the need to regularize encroached lands. Regarding the Motion to develop a tourism zone around Pitigala, Udugama, Neluwa and Deniyaya, he said SLTDA has already identified Deniyaya for future declaration as a tourism zone and will follow the procedure under Section 26(2) of the Tourism Act, No. 38 of 2005, including boundary identification, stakeholder consultations, public notice and Gazette notification. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka supported Hon. T.K. Jayasundara’s proposal to develop inland tourism zones in Galle District, highlighting areas such as Neluwa, Pitigala, Niyagama, Nagoda, Udugama and Thawalama for their biodiversity, waterfalls, villages, religious sites and rural character. He emphasized the tourism and educational value of Sinharaja and nearby attractions, while noting the need to connect coastal tourism in Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna and Ahangama with inland natural destinations. He also referred to the Dedduwa Tourism Project in Bentota and urged bipartisan support to operationalize such initiatives to strengthen Sri Lanka’s competitiveness as a regional tourism destination. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri supported the Private Members’ Motion to designate the Pitigala, Udugama, Neluwa and Deniyaya area around Sinharaja as a tourism zone. He highlighted Sinharaja’s UNESCO World Heritage status, biodiversity and access routes, noting recent and ongoing road improvements that could support tourism. He proposed promoting the area domestically and internationally online while ensuring protection of the ecosystem. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Seconding Hon. T.K. Jayasundara’s Motion on tourism, Hon. Lal Premanath highlighted the tourism potential of Deniyaya, Kotapola, and Pitabeddara in Matara District as a cool rural zone suited to ecotourism, cultural tourism, adventure travel, and agro-based tourism. He cited Sinharaja Rainforest access via Lankagama, Getabaru Rajamaha Viharaya, Patna Sliding Rock, waterfalls, tea factories, spice gardens, viewpoints, and hiking trails as key attractions. He urged focused development and further identification of tourism assets in the area to strengthen it as a pillar of the tourism industry. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara proposed developing the Sinharaja–Kanneliya–Deniyaya “mist triangle” as a sustainable tourism zone, citing its accessible location, misty rainforest ecology, freshwater resources, temperate climate, biodiversity, and cultural diversity. He argued that the area could diversify Sri Lanka’s tourism beyond beaches and traditional hill destinations, especially given concerns over coastal water quality, and attract wellness, nature, birding, adventure, and cultural tourists. He also said such development could generate national income and support local industries linked to tea, spices, gems, cinnamon, kithul products, handicrafts, and village-based tourism. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary T.K. Jayasundara moved a motion urging the Government to designate and develop the ecosystem spanning Pitigala, Udugama, Neluwa, Deniyaya and Ratnapura as a tourist zone. He argued that tourism is important for increasing domestic income and highlighted the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest, Kanneliya forest, and Hiniduma Kanda as internationally significant wet-zone natural assets with high biodiversity and tourism potential. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi reiterated his call for the rapid commencement of the Ruwanpura Expressway, noting cross-party support and the Deputy Minister’s assurance that the project would proceed. He said the confirmed Ingiriya section was welcome, but requested clarity on the alignment and phasing towards Ratnapura and Pelmadulla, while accepting that the full route could not be built at once. He also argued that improved road access and stronger legal mechanisms for accurate gem export valuation could help Ratnapura capture greater economic value from the gem industry. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Acting Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development JJB AI summary Acting Minister Prasanna Gunasena said the Government is prioritizing the resumption of the halted Ruwanpura Expressway, beginning with the Kahatuduwa–Ingiriya section, while examining investor-backed and domestic financing options. He stated that the expressway would be integrated with the Kelani Valley Railway extension to Ratnapura, including road-rail realignment, removal of level crossings, limited resettlement with compensation, and a Cabinet-backed feasibility study. He also outlined progress and targets on the Central Expressway and northern transport projects, including the Vattuvakal Bridge, reopening of the Palali road, rail signalling upgrades, and replacement of old rail bridges. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala supported the Motion, stating that expressways are important for reducing travel time and promoting economic activity, including tourism. He noted that the Ruwanpura Expressway had been delayed after earlier groundbreakings due to the economic crisis but had now been recommenced, and urged its swift implementation to improve access to Ratnapura. He also called on the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways to expedite the Kurunegala–Dambulla section of the Central Expressway, citing its importance for connectivity to Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Trincomalee and the North, and noting that much of the land acquisition had already been completed. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →