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- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage welcomed the “Arogya Suwatha” Primary Care Centre project and thanked the Government for starting the first centre in Mapalagama, Galle. He raised concerns about inadequate facilities at regional health centres, citing Yakkalamulla where maternity and child clinics lack shelter, and asked whether the Government would urgently refurbish such centres at Divisional Secretariat level islandwide. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage raised concerns about infrastructure deficiencies at Baddegama Hospital, noting its importance as the nearest facility to the Expressway exit for accident cases. He highlighted the lack of a ramp between two-storey blocks, risks in moving patients by stairs, likely impacts from road widening, and unresolved drainage and sanitation issues. He requested prompt government intervention and asked that necessary improvements be included in the 2026 Budget. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister provided details of health institutions in the Galle District, stating that there are two Line Ministry hospitals and 49 Provincial Council hospitals, and tabled annexes listing them. He confirmed that Baddegama District Hospital was inspected on 1 September 2025 with relevant provincial and local officials, and that the District Director of Health Services, Galle, has been assigned to implement remedial measures. The tabled actions include addressing sanitation, accessibility, ambulance facilities, dental surgery expansion, drainage repairs, building repairs, re-roofing, and staff quarters, to be incorporated into 2025–2026 development plans. He also stated that hospitals, MOH offices, and field clinics are mapped and integrated into a data system. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena stated that increasing tourists’ length of stay and daily expenditure requires adding more activities, noting Sri Lanka’s current per-visit spending is below that of destinations such as the Maldives. He highlighted railway-based tourism initiatives, including the promotion of the Ella–Badulla sector, the Calypso Train, and expanded Ella Odyssey services, while saying action had been taken against a ticketing “mafia.” He added that tourist trains are being maintained and serviced after the season, with attention to comfort and cleanliness on key tourist routes. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe JJB AI summary R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe asked how the railway sector is preparing to support the expanding tourism industry. He specifically sought information on plans to improve or adapt rail services for tourists as tourism grows. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena stated that although railways were originally developed mainly for freight, rail now carries only about 2 per cent of national freight, or around 2 million metric tons annually. He said Budget 2025 proposed a logistics hub at Thambuttegama, with a Rs. 100 million feasibility study underway, and noted ongoing surveys to extend rail access to the Kankesanthurai fuel storage complex and KKS Port to improve petroleum and freight transport from the North. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe stated that railways are important for both passengers and the economy, but modernization has fallen behind and affected service quality. He asked what measures are being taken under the new economic plan to increase the movement of freight by rail. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways provided details on railway infrastructure in the relevant area, listing three stations—Rambukkana, Kadigamuwa and Ihala Kotte—and three halt stations—Thismalpola, Yatagama and Gangoda. He said Rambukkana is due for refurbishment under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, while Kadigamuwa is undergoing works including platform extension, an overbridge, staff quarters, drainage and access improvements through an NBRO-mediated landslide risk reduction contract. He further stated that landslide-prone sites near Kadigamuwa, Kansalagama and Thismalpola have been identified under the RLVMMP, with mitigation completed at the first two locations and planned for Thismalpola. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation to provide details on railway stations in the Kegalle District, including their number and names. He also requested information on development measures taken for those stations and whether landslide-prone areas along the district’s railway line have been identified, including any remedial actions provided. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. [Name not clear] AI summary The Member said that families affected by the Muththunagar solar power project, including those unable to cultivate during the Maha season due to signed power purchase agreements, will be identified and compensated by the Ministry of Power. He stated that landless cultivators will be identified and provided alternative land outside the port area, while about 4,000 families occupying 2,500 acres agreed to be released by the port will receive title deeds. He urged Trincomalee District political leaders to support port development and related industries while protecting residents’ rights, and defended the Government’s actions as consistent with written policy. Adjournment Motion: Release of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Lands in Trincomalee District Read →
- 8 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 a motion on Trincomalee Port, stating that the Government supports both developing the port and related industries and granting land rights to long-settled residents living on adjacent lands, irrespective of ethnicity or religion. He said delays in issuing titles since the 1984 Gazette should be examined, and outlined recent discussions involving the Prime Minister, relevant ministers, the SLPA, and other officials. He noted complications arising from prior lease agreements granted to solar power companies before the current Government, saying any changes require due process. He announced that titles would be issued to eligible residents, including some without documentation after verification, on 790 hectares identified as not required by the SLPA, where about 4,000 families live. Adjournment Motion: Release of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Lands in Trincomalee District Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena responded to concerns on tourist driving licences issued at the airport, arguing with tourism and licensing data that the impact had been overstated and that driver associations had been consulted. He outlined progress and timelines for the Port Access Elevated Highway, several road widening and bridge projects, the Peradeniya–Galaha–Deltota road, and planned Colombo congestion improvements, while detailing Road Development Authority allocations and rural road programmes. Addressing the Supplementary Estimate, he said Rs. 33 billion of the Rs. 36 billion reallocation related to unspent local counterpart funds from stalled foreign-funded projects after 2022, describing it as crisis management rather than fault. He also cited improved financial performance in several state-owned enterprises and thanked officials involved before the estimate was agreed to. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported the revived highway project but criticized the increase in its interest rate and the diversion of Road Development funds toward debt servicing. He requested that the IMF Extended Fund Facility technical reports in Sinhala and English be printed and circulated to all MPs. He urged the Government to review airport-issued driving licences for foreigners and visa-free entry arrangements, citing impacts on local tour drivers, tourism revenue, foreign exchange, and airport operations. He also criticized the Government’s handling of the Geneva resolutions, arguing that not calling for a vote weakened support from countries such as Russia, China, and India. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister said the Supplementary Estimate for the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation seeks to reallocate savings within existing Budget provisions, not obtain additional funds, with about Rs. 36 billion to be directed to priority activities. He disputed Opposition claims regarding the President’s expenditure head and debt management, stating that allocations must be compared on a proper basis and that the Government is managing debt within targets to reduce it below 95 per cent of GDP. He also said the Government chose to proceed with and accelerate the Central Expressway work, while managing Exim Bank-related financing risks through negotiated interest-rate parameters. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala criticized the Supplementary Estimate for Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, saying that large reallocations and low project progress rates at district level reflected weak implementation and management. He urged the Government, ahead of the next Budget, to set clear priorities and ensure allocated funds are effectively executed. He also defended the Opposition’s role in past action against the then Chief Justice and said scrutiny of the Government’s policy statement “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” was a legitimate accountability function. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Muhammad Faizal JJB AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal defended the National People’s Power Government’s first year in office, arguing that it has expanded public services while past governments increased public burdens and borrowing. He criticized the Ranil Wickremesinghe-SLPP arrangement after the 2022 crisis and rejected allegations against his party regarding arson, saying the then government failed to identify culprits despite paying compensation. He highlighted current government action on elephant fencing and transport infrastructure, including Rs. 375 million for rehabilitation of the Mee Oya bridge on the Puttalam-Mannar road and ongoing works on the Bathulu Oya-Karambai road. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary Hon. M.A.M. Thahir welcomed the Supplementary Estimate and urged that transport allocations prioritize improved public transport, arguing that better SLTB bus and rail services would reduce congestion, fuel use, and hardships for commuters. He requested late-night bus connections from Batticaloa for passengers arriving by the Fort–Batticaloa train, expanded rail services to support tourism between Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Arugam Bay and Panama, and improvements to transport infrastructure in the East. He also thanked the Minister for starting work on the flood-damaged Mavadippalli bridge and called for rehabilitation of the Kittangi bridge, upgrading of the Kalmunai and Sammanthurai bus depots, and completion of several unfinished roads in Nintavur. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary Amid discussion of transport and infrastructure development, Hon. Dinesh Hemantha argued that previous road and transport projects were undertaken without proper prioritization, contributing to SLTB losses while private operators benefited on selected routes. He stated that the Government is now focusing on village needs, allocating buses where required, improving depots and facilities, and implementing a broader programme intended to improve public services and livelihoods. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary Hon. Dinesh Hemantha supported the Supplementary Estimate under Head 117 for the Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry, explaining it as a mechanism to use in-year savings or additional funds for priority work. He argued that applying savings toward future debt interest and amortization would reduce debt pressure and help restore international credibility for future renegotiations. Responding to Opposition criticism, he cited ongoing road carpeting projects in Matale District, plans for parking facilities at Riverston, and phased improvements to the Matale–Galewela road by end-2026. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. K. Ilankumaran JJB AI summary Hon. K. Ilankumaran said the Government had begun major development work in the North within the past five months, including urgent rehabilitation of the Vattuvagal bridge, initial works at the Nainativu jetty, and road improvements to support tourism. He argued that projects were being implemented transparently and without corruption, contrasting them with allegedly defective road works carried out under the previous Good Governance Government. He highlighted concerns over neglect of the Northern islands and higher goods prices there, citing a new fuel filling station in Neduntivu as part of efforts to address disparities. He also stated that increased funds would be allocated for the East in the next Budget and that development in the North and East would accelerate in the Government’s second year. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →