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- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman supported the Motion on the Ruwanpura Expressway and emphasized the importance of road development in estate areas, citing road rehabilitation and funding allocations made during his period in government. He raised procedural concerns about his microphone being cut off in the Chamber and criticized alleged misstatements regarding housing, asking how many houses the current administration had built and distinguishing between completed houses and land or ownership certificates. He also questioned progress on estate workers’ wage increases, referring to earlier proposals for a Rs. 1,700 wage and competing demands for Rs. 2,138. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha said the Ruwanpura Expressway has not been halted, noting a 2025 Budget allocation of Rs. 2,500 million for planning and land acquisition and a presidential pledge to begin Phase I from Kahatuduwa to Ingiriya next year. He outlined related transport plans for Ratnapura, including widening the Ingiriya–Ratnapura road and High Level Road, restarting the Kelani Valley Railway with a Rs. 250 million allocation, and funding several national and rural road upgrades in the district. He also reported progress on the Central Expressway and maintenance of the Southern Expressway, framing these works as part of islandwide balanced development. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam supported the proposal for a Ratnapura highway but urged the Government to give equal priority to transport connectivity in the underdeveloped North and East, including earlier proposals for expressways to Batticaloa and the Northern region. He raised concerns about loan terms and corruption allegations linked to past highway projects, calling for prudent financing and greater reliance on grants, including from India. He also urged development of Trincomalee Harbour, Batticaloa Airport, Jaffna–Palali Airport and Kankesanthurai Harbour, stating that improved regional infrastructure could help attract funding for further highway development. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna said the Ruwanpura Expressway has not been abandoned, noting that the Kahatuduwa–Ingiriya section is proceeding with land acquisition while the Ingiriya–Ratnapura section requires a new feasibility study and redesign due to riverine alignments, landslide risks, and the planned Kelani Valley Railway extension. He cited the 2018 feasibility study’s projected economic benefits and linked delays to the 2022 financial crisis, while also alleging past irregularities in road development and “paper” road projects in Ratnapura. He further stated that the Government intends to restore the Kelani Valley Railway to Ratnapura and address losses in the gem sector, where export earnings are lower than estimated annual mining costs. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake seconded the Motion calling for continuation of the Ruwanpura Expressway and urged the Government to complete it along with the Kandy Expressway within the next five years. He argued that a Ruwanpura route via Horana and Ratnapura would shorten travel to Badulla compared with the current route via Matara, and cited congestion and travel times on existing roads as reasons for prioritising these projects. He also requested completion of related routes such as the Walapane–Rikillagaskada road and said he would acknowledge infrastructure delivery regardless of which Government implements it. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Moved a motion urging the Government to continue and implement the Ruwanpura Expressway in phases, arguing that it would benefit Ratnapura, Badulla, Hambantota, Monaragala and sectors such as tourism, gems, tea and cinnamon exports. He called for clarity on financing, credit arrangements and a commencement timeline, and criticized the Government for making broad development promises without time-bound delivery. He also referred to Indian-credit housing, the Kelani Valley Railway extension proposal, and other infrastructure commitments, asking Ministers to provide direct and specific answers. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna stated that 2,056 houses are being built this year with Indian assistance and that Rs. 1,300 million from the Treasury is being used for infrastructure development, including 456 houses. He said 50 families displaced by the 2023 Kabaraagala, Haldummulla landslide, who had been housed in a closed factory for two years, are now receiving houses with roofing work and construction support from the Tri-Forces. He also stated that the Government is increasing estate workers’ daily wage to Rs. 1,700 to better meet living standards. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns over illegal sand mining, deforestation, land issues, and what he described as Sinhala-Buddhistization in Mullaitivu, while acknowledging recent and planned government infrastructure projects such as the Vettuvaykal and Kokkilai-Pulmoddai bridges. He argued that Mullaitivu remains underdeveloped despite its tourism potential, citing inadequate transport, amenities, promotion, investor confidence, and the continuing presence of explosive remnants, and urged expedited demining. Referring to regional disparities in the 2024 Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority data, he requested that the Government establish and support effective tourism facilities in Mullaitivu, while also addressing memorialization, land, worship, and disappeared persons’ issues affecting the district. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister responded to remarks by Hon. Ponnambalam, stating that the Government has decided to develop Palaly International Airport with budgetary allocations and procurement procedures in place, including runway improvements, a temporary shelter, and a planned terminal. He also said a report and committee process, involving ONUR and the Justice Minister, are addressing the Thayyiddy Vihara issue, with a solution expected within weeks. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Minister K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna rejected social media claims concerning the New Villages Development Authority for the Plantation Region (NEVIDA), stating that they were false. He said NEVIDA would be further strengthened to meet the aspirations of the plantation community. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan called for action against corrupt officials who he said remain in government institutions, including those using legal cases to block new appointments and avoid accountability despite audit reports being sent to the Ministry. He urged a just resolution to longstanding ethnic issues, including the rights of families of the disappeared, and noted that the President’s UN remarks on Palestine did not address Sri Lanka’s unresolved ethnic question. He also raised local infrastructure concerns in Batticaloa, particularly the delayed bridge linking Paduwankarai and Eluvankarai and the collapsed Magilavettuvan bridge, and called for stronger measures against drugs, corruption and fraud. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister tabled a response detailing enforcement action under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, reporting 568 cases in Northern and Eastern districts in 2024 and 362 cases up to end-August 2025 for offences including illegal gear, prohibited species, unlicensed fishing, and unauthorized Indian operations. He stated that district officers have been instructed to act on complaints despite resource constraints, that 30 prosecutions under the Foreign Fishing Boats Act have been instituted this year and 15 Indian trawlers confiscated, and that no Ministry development activity is taking place at Kurikattuwan. He also outlined the phased development of Myliddy Fisheries Harbour, said sea cucumber aquaculture sites are assessed by relevant agencies before approval, and noted recent Cabinet approvals to fill technical vacancies in the Department. Ministry Statements and Clarifications on Independent Commissions and Provincial Council Elections Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan questioned the Deputy Minister on the status of a Netherlands-funded hospital unit opened in 2024, stating that it has not begun substantive operations and no staff cadre has been appointed. He raised concern over reported requests from other hospitals to obtain the equipment and public protests against moving it, and asked when the unit would become fully functional. Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Health, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that the needs of Kilinochchi District General Hospital are being addressed and that no equipment from its specialized Gynaecology Unit will be transferred to other hospitals. He said the unit was built under the Netherlands-funded DRIVE project, with EUR 7.2 million for construction and EUR 8 million for equipment, and was handed over on 8 August 2024. He added that staff expansion is underway subject to cadre approval through the Northern Provincial Council, and that recruitment and service expansion will proceed once approvals are obtained. Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Health regarding the non-operation of the Netherlands-funded specialized Gynaecology Unit at Kilinochchi District General Hospital, despite its opening in late 2024. He cited shortages of specialists, nurses, technical staff, and related services, as well as concerns that equipment may be moved to other hospitals, and argued that these issues are undermining healthcare provision in Kilinochchi and surrounding areas. He asked for details on the Netherlands funding, cadre requirements and appointment timelines, whether equipment transfers or closure are planned, and a guarantee and timeline for fully operationalizing the unit. Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister detailed the number and status of 16 telecommunication towers erected in the Dehiattakandiya DS Division of Mahaweli System C, including whether each site had formal lease approval, had been alienated under the State Lands Ordinance, or was only handed over for possession. He explained the approval process for tower sites and the procedure for land already granted to individuals, including reacquisition by the State and issuance of long-term and interim leases under the relevant circular. He also stated that no lease payments had been collected for the Dialog tower in Nawamedagama due to the absence of formal lease approval, and that the Ministry is compiling details of Mahaweli Authority lease lands to verify proper use, recover arrears, regularize telecom tower leases, and repossess lands where warranted. Oral Question 3: Telecommunication Towers in Mahaweli System C Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (1141114114) Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Chandana Sooriyaarachchi asked why the Sitawaka museum was expedited despite not appearing in the Central Cultural Fund’s annual activity plan. He argued that a better-planned programme linking heritage, ecology, and tourism could have created greater value, and questioned whether the Ministry had intervened to highlight the area’s authentic historical significance and why it had not taken primary responsibility when the museum was established. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. T. K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T. K. Jayasundara raised concerns about uncontrolled bamboo growth along riverbanks contributing to flood damage by blocking bridges. He noted initiatives in Galle to develop a bamboo-based industrial village and proposed a related bamboo biochar project for use in the tea sector, citing TRI guidance on application limits. He asked whether government approval and support would be provided, in coordination with the Ministry of Industries, for introducing these products. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Nimal Palihena JJB AI summary Asked what measures the Ministry has taken, in coordination with the Department of Irrigation, to complete the remaining irrigation and related works needed to make the agricultural land suitable for cultivation. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, answering on behalf of the Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister, provided details on the Yan Oya Reservoir Project, including its 2013 commencement, government funding of Rs. 48,355.30 million, command areas supplied by the left and right bank canals, and the feasibility study conducted by the Irrigation Department. He said the project remains delayed, with completion extended to 31 December 2025 and a Cabinet Memorandum submitted to extend it further to 31 December 2026. He outlined land acquisition, compensation, and resettlement arrangements, stating that compensation for acquired residential lands has been completed, some payments for upland and paddy lands remain pending, and delays continue in providing alternative lands under Ministry of Lands Circular 1/2016. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District Read →