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- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne - Acting Minister of Digital Economy JJB AI summary Acting Minister Eranga Weeraratne, on behalf of the Minister of Digital Economy, provided figures on Sri Lanka Telecom’s workforce, vacancies, and profits in response to a parliamentary question. He stated that SLT has 5,898 employees, 96 identified external vacancies, and recorded 2024 profits of LKR 3,120 million at group level and LKR 2,113 million at company level. He also outlined debt recovery measures, including external collection agents, Mediation Boards, letters of demand, and legal or writ action depending on arrears and location. Oral Question Q.9/2025: Sri Lanka Telecom Employment Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Mullaitivu District General Hospital would be prioritized for construction of the required ward complex. He noted that Cabinet approval had been obtained to allocate an additional Rs. 45 billion over two years to complete 17 stalled construction projects, which would have cost Rs. 29 billion if finished on time. He said the project would use Government of Sri Lanka funds and seek special support from the Government of India, while acknowledging that the process would take time. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised a supplementary question on the condition of the Mullaitivu District General Hospital, noting that its male and female wards operate in temporary buildings and that overcrowding has forced patients to be treated on mats in corridors. He said Mullaitivu and Mannar are the only Vanni district general hospitals listed under hardship areas and requested that the Government give priority to constructing permanent patient wards for these hospitals. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the male and female wards at the Mullaitivu District General Hospital are currently operating in temporary buildings and that a multi-storey ward complex is planned with Indian assistance. He said project approvals have been obtained, soil investigations were completed in June 2024, and the intergovernmental MoU will be signed after completing requirements including Foreign Ministry and Attorney General concurrence and Cabinet approval. He added that procurement and construction will proceed thereafter, noting a similar Indian-assisted MoU for the Mannar District General Hospital Accident and Emergency Unit has already been signed. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy raised concern that a Netherlands-funded special women’s treatment centre in Kilinochchi has remained non-operational for years despite having advanced medical equipment, some of which has expired or is nearing expiry. He referred to previous assurances that provincial staff would be assigned on rotation and to a recent local protest, and requested that the Minister and officials visit the centre, appoint staff immediately, and make it operational to serve women in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya. Oral Question Q.2/2025: Divisional Hospitals in Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB AI summary Danushka Ranganath thanked the Minister for the response and raised concerns about enforcement gaps despite the existence of nearly 40 instruments on water source protection. He asked whether those instruments would be reviewed and updated to meet current needs, citing new tourism activity in areas such as Agalawatta and Bulathsinhala in Kalutara as a potential risk to water sources. Oral Question Q.1/2025: Natural Streams and Stream Reservations Protection Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister stated that a national policy on protecting water sources, catchments and reservations was gazetted in 2014, with implementation involving the Central Environmental Authority, Irrigation Department and District Secretariats under relevant environmental and land laws. He detailed measures such as declaring Environmental Protection Areas, regulating river basin activities, preventing harmful land use and waste discharge, conserving stream reservations, and conducting awareness and enforcement activities. He also outlined reservation widths under the State Lands Ordinance and said confirmed encroachments are removed by the Divisional Secretary after joint inspection. Oral Question Q.1/2025: Natural Streams and Stream Reservations Protection Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB AI summary Project delays, the economic downturn, and rupee depreciation have increased costs and created difficulties in completing the project. Despite these challenges, USD 130 million has been reallocated to finish the remaining work. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB AI summary The Hon. T.B. Sarath stated that earlier problems with the project resulted from unilateral ministerial actions, inadequate public communication, insufficient funding that halted work midway, and adverse weather conditions. He said the Government has since consulted local communities and environmental organizations and put measures in place to prevent similar issues from recurring. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan questioned the Deputy Minister about the Aruwakkalu landfill project, stating that Colombo’s waste was sent to Puttalam following unilateral decisions by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. He said the move caused public opposition because waste was transported by lorries along main roads rather than in sealed rail containers as planned, leachate was spilt, and dumping began before the treatment plant was completed, leading to methane buildup and an explosion. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, T.B. Sarath stated that the Kelaniya-Wanawasala Waste Transfer Station and the Aruwakkalu solid waste facility have not failed or been halted, with construction completed except for rectification of three compactors at Kelaniya. He said the Aruwakkalu facility was built with required environmental approvals, the total project allocation was USD 130 million, and delays were due to COVID-19 and economic conditions rather than political interference. Operations are expected to be handed over to selected private operators and commence by the end of 2025. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana stated that the Ministry had reviewed 18 economic centres and identified deficiencies including poor access roads, limited public accessibility, lack of shelter for produce, and inadequate basic amenities for traders and transporters. He said plans had been prepared to address these issues through allocated funds and international assistance, including cold rooms at Thambuththegama, Dambulla and Keppetipola, canopies to protect produce from rain, and improvements to external facilities and access roads. Oral Question: Economic Centres Details (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, R.M. Jayawardhana stated that 18 designated economic centres come under the Ministry, of which 15 are operational and three—Jaffna, Batticaloa and Kilinochchi—are not. He said the Ministry has no record of a Medawachchiya Economic Centre among the centres established under the relevant 2006 Cabinet decision, making the related questions inapplicable. Oral Question: Economic Centres Details (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Hon. Rathna Gamage said CFC purchases remain about 1% of the national fish harvest and acknowledged this as inadequate, noting a five-year plan to raise the share to around 4% by 2029. He said the Ministry is reviewing previous cold-room lease agreements with the Attorney-General’s Department and seeking private investment to expand cold storage at fishery harbours. He also stated that a mother-vessel support system has been launched to reduce fuel costs and improve collection efficiency. Oral Question: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Fish Purchases (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary On behalf of the relevant Ministers, approval was sought for two supplementary allocations for the 2025 financial year. The first was Rs. 13.2856 billion in capital expenditure under the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for the completion of the Kandy North Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project, and the second was Rs. 1.5 billion in recurrent expenditure under the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs for nutritious food packages for expectant mothers. Both motions noted Cabinet approval and were agreed to by Parliament. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu spoke in support of the Audit Amendment and Supplementary Estimates, particularly additional allocations for the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs to restore and expand nutrition, child care, livelihood and anti-domestic violence programmes. He cited the impact of the economic crisis on pregnant mothers, children, migrant women workers, orphans, school dropouts, child labour and drug addiction, and proposed inter-ministerial and 2026 Budget measures including clinics, vocational training and improved transport. He also referred to funding for the Urban Regeneration Programme and “Water for All,” especially in districts such as Anuradhapura, and commented on the passage of the Former Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill and the voting behaviour of Opposition Members. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake urged that profits and commercialization in state enterprises should benefit the public, opposing a proposed 8.7% electricity tariff increase and higher CEB distribution costs. He called for public-private partnerships, labour reforms, faster decision-making by Customs, the BOI and Port City authorities, and procurement reforms, citing delays in Health sector tenders. He argued that export growth and effective implementation of the National Audit (Amendment) Act, alongside better use of the 2025 capital expenditure allocation, are needed to reduce debt and strengthen the economy. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary Several laws have recently been passed to dignify politics, and the debate concerns the National Audit (Amendment) Bill and Supplementary Estimates for the Ministries of Urban Development, Housing and Construction, and Women and Child Affairs. The Supplementary Estimate for Urban Development, Housing and Construction seeks Rs. 13.3 billion in domestic financing to settle contractor dues and complete the Kandy North–Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project, intended to address drinking water needs for up to 700,000 families. The Supplementary Estimate for Women and Child Affairs provides Rs. 1.5 billion to grant a one-off Rs. 5,000 nutrition pack to 162,200 undernourished pregnant and lactating mothers during the December season, following the earlier suspension of the programme during the local election period. It also enables increased provision for nutrition packs through virement, raising the allocation from Rs. 7.5 billion to Rs. 9 billion without a new net allocation. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath supported the Supplementary Estimate connected to the National Audit (Amendment) Bill, stating that Rs. 13,285.6 million should be shifted from foreign to domestic financing to settle dues and resume the Kandy North–Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project. He said the halted project had left roads damaged and communities without drinking water, and that Rs. 3 billion in 2025 would help provide water to around 100,000 people in several affected areas. He also criticized the Opposition’s conduct in Parliament and defended the Government’s economic and welfare record, citing salary increases, welfare payments, reduced fuel and electricity prices, resumed projects, and planned poverty-eradication initiatives. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody — Deputy Minister of Environment AI summary Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody supported the second reading of amendments to the National Audit Act, arguing that they would strengthen fiscal discipline, protect officials acting properly, and enable action against corrupt public officers. He criticized past political interference in excise revenue collection and said the 2018 Act had weakened the audit function by not adopting proposed safeguards. He also defended supplementary estimates to restart the Kandy North–Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project, noting its halt after 89 per cent completion and allocations to provide safe drinking water to about 700,000 people, as well as funding for nutrition packs for malnourished pregnant mothers. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →