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 September 2025 The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth raised longstanding land grievances in Ampara arising from displacement and subsequent gazetting of traditional cultivated lands as State or Forest lands, citing specific areas in Pottuvil and Lahugala that had been identified for release. He requested review and release of affected paddy lands, including Palliyadivattai, and implementation of the 2023 decision to distribute 502 acres in the Grangowai area to people of Lahugala and Pottuvil. He also urged expedited implementation of the Heda Oya project, noting prior allocations and its potential to support irrigation over about 14,000 acres and drinking water for more than 10,000 families. He concluded by acknowledging recent support for health services, industry promotion and local administration in the area. Adjournment Debate: Fair Guaranteed Price for Paddy Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister responded to questions on resettlement in Valikamam North, stating that 38,693 of the 42,699 registered displaced persons had been resettled, while 4,006 persons remain. He said 2,583.05 acres of land remain under tri-forces control after 2009, including 2,025.80 acres in Valikamam North, and that 57.39 acres have been released since the Government took office. He outlined the policy of resettling displaced persons on original lands, with further releases subject to consultation, security clearance, administrative requirements, and infrastructure availability, and cited allocations of Rs. 1,259.568 million in 2025 for Jaffna housing and infrastructure projects. Oral Questions: Jaffna Massacre (Q. 2-117/2024) and Displaced Persons in Valikamam North (Q. 3-1253/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that the Gampaha Public Market Complex project began in 2021 and is scheduled for completion in August 2026, with the first phase of temporarily relocating vendors already completed. He said funds allocated in the current Budget have enabled halted UDA projects to restart, and Rs. 107 million has been allocated for this project. He added that tenders have been called and will be opened on the 18th of the month to resume construction. Oral Question: UDA Projects in Gampaha DS Division (Q.4-1254/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary Lasith Bhashana Gamage questioned delays and stalled urban development projects in Gampaha, citing the Makewita Nelum Wila Walkway and Siyatha Park promenade despite significant expenditure. He asked why the proposed expressway entrance affecting Siyatha Park had not been assessed before work began, and specifically sought an explanation for the delayed completion of the Gampaha Public Market Complex, begun in 2021 and now reportedly postponed to August of the following year. Oral Question: UDA Projects in Gampaha DS Division (Q.4-1254/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister provided details of Urban Development Authority projects in the Gampaha Divisional Secretariat Division, with annexes placed in the Library listing major projects from the past decade and planned future developments. He stated that two projects remain incomplete: the Gampaha Public Market Complex, scheduled for completion in August 2026 at an estimated cost of Rs. 634 million, and the Makewita Nelum Wila Walkway, scheduled for completion in 2027 at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.14 million. Planned projects include transport hubs, park-and-ride facilities, pedestrian and bicycle corridors, market and shopping complex development, medium-income housing, bus terminal and rail-parking upgrades, service town development, and urban beautification works. Oral Question: UDA Projects in Gampaha DS Division (Q.4-1254/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary Lasith Bhashana Gamage asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing to provide details of Urban Development Authority projects in the Gampaha Divisional Secretariat Division. He requested the number and particulars of completed projects, including locations, timelines, expenditure and current status, as well as details of incomplete projects and proposed future projects, and asked for reasons if the information cannot be provided. Oral Question: UDA Projects in Gampaha DS Division (Q.4-1254/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Ministry of the Digital Economy is assessing national digital infrastructure needs and coordinating interventions with relevant ministries. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, with the Ministry of Education, about 80% of required digitalization infrastructure has been assessed across provinces, schools and education zones, and an action plan has been prepared to provide the necessary facilities. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Thanura Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Thanura Dissanayake thanked the Prime Minister for a detailed response and raised a follow-up question on digital infrastructure as part of developing the digital economy. He asked the Prime Minister to outline the Government’s planned measures to improve communication facilities and infrastructure, including network and telephone communications, while addressing existing disparities. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya outlined expected outcomes of Digital Month, including strengthening the tech startup ecosystem, expanding fintech and digital payments, enabling digital payment of government fines through eGovPay, modernizing transport payments through the National Transport Payments Platform, and demonstrating Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity applications. She stated that the programme aims to mobilize the public for digitalization through sessions, forums, demonstrations, awareness programmes, sandbox opportunities and showcases, in collaboration with schools, universities, youth groups and SMEs islandwide. The anticipated public benefits include easier access to paperless government services, new digital-sector learning and career opportunities, wider use of secure digital solutions, and improved convenience, transparency and security in digital interactions. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that September has been designated “Digital Economy Month” as part of a 100-day national initiative to promote digital adoption, e-Government services, digital finance and AI-led innovation. She said the programme will be coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Economy with 68 partner institutions and private-sector stakeholders, supporting 2030 targets of a USD 15 billion digital economy, USD 5 billion in digital exports and a 200,000-strong digital workforce. Key activities include the Disrupt Asia Festival and Expo, the Sri Lanka FinTech Summit and a National AI Expo, with further details to be announced as the programme proceeds. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake questioned the Prime Minister on the Ceylon Electricity Board’s 2024 financial position, citing Rs. 615 billion in revenue against Rs. 470 billion in expenditure, and asked how the surplus would be used to reduce debt, improve efficiency, reduce overheads, and lower tariffs. He sought clarification on government plans to expand commercially viable renewable energy, address regulatory changes affecting battery storage procurement, and whether electricity tariffs would be increased despite the reported CEB surplus. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe said a national branding campaign and tourism marketing programme are being developed systematically, with the Presidential Task Force established to coordinate existing tourism institutions and improve decision-making. He tabled Extraordinary Gazette No. 2450/27 of 20 August 2025 on the establishment of the Task Force for implementing the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Programme. He also outlined its 28-member composition, including ministers, ministry secretaries, heads of tourism and related public agencies, law enforcement and immigration officials, and private sector tourism experts. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Tourism JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister reported that tourism earned USD 3.17 billion in 2024 and USD 1.7 billion in the first half of 2025, with a 2025 target of USD 5 billion and a projected GDP contribution of about 4.5%. He said arrivals up to 31 August 2025 reached 1,566,523, a 16% year-on-year increase, and noted the recent fatal incident in Ella while acknowledging local and emergency responders. He outlined the Presidential Task Force on Tourism’s role in policy planning, monitoring, decentralised implementation, infrastructure development, sustainable community participation, and international promotion, and stated that its Gazette and membership would be tabled in Parliament. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi requested that the Government inform Parliament how the containers under discussion were distributed and investigate where the remaining 321 went, while also calling for an effective plan to address rising murders and drug trafficking. Referring to the recent Tangalle bus accident in Ella that killed 15 people, he thanked local residents, security forces, hospitals, officials, traders and political leaders who assisted in rescue, treatment and funeral support. He proposed tightening bus driver licensing by limiting it to married drivers aged 35 or above, and reconsidering stronger restrictions on tipper and container movement, such as a 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. ban, in response to recent fatal road accidents. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (Continued) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister responded to a Standing Order 27(2) question on Gampaha Wickramarachchi University, stating that a committee had proposed either affiliating or transferring current programmes to other universities, or continuing the university with improved resources and facilities. She said stakeholder discussions and curriculum reviews are ongoing, with the aim of protecting current students, maintaining programme specializations where possible, improving employability, and resolving infrastructure issues including relocation of some faculties and departments. Admissions to several faculties have been temporarily suspended on UGC instructions, and the UGC will conduct inquiries with legal action to proceed where necessary. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation about the delay in appointing 39 permanent Directors to the Road Development Authority after interviews had reportedly been completed and names referred for Board approval. He sought reasons for the six-month delay, details of any impediments and measures to resolve them, and asked when the appointments would be made, noting that long-serving employees nearing retirement were awaiting promotions and that the delay could affect government efficiency. Oral Question: Appointment of Directors to Road Development Authority (Q.?/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report covering approval of the Sri Lanka–United Arab Emirates investment promotion and protection agreement, supplementary funding for the Kandy North Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project, and reallocations for subsidized New Year food items and nutritional packs for pregnant mothers. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Tabled and Committee Reports Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran argued that Tamil national identity and land rights in the North and East continue to be undermined through land acquisition, settlement, military control, and the imposition of Sinhala-Buddhist symbols, and demanded the immediate return of lands and reduction of troop presence. He called for full implementation of the 13th Amendment, including police and land powers, within a merged North-East, and reiterated support for federal power-sharing. He also highlighted development disparities in districts such as Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Kilinochchi, proposing an Economic Development Authority and increased allocations to achieve parity. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister welcomed the Adjournment Motion on human rights and said the decline of the Tamil population in the North, displacement, disappearances, emigration and land loss have weakened Tamil political and social presence, particularly in Jaffna. He argued that protecting Tamil existence requires both justice measures and accelerated development, citing planned industrial zones in Kankesanthurai, Paranthan and Mankulam, expansion of Palaly airport, KKS rail and harbour services, Mayiliddi harbour, and the Kurikattuwan bridge. He said the Government has not forgotten commitments to release lands, address disappearances, resolve the Thayiddi Viharaya issue amicably within one or two months, and improve local services including a passport office in Jaffna from the following month. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Bimal Rathnayake tabled a written answer on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official visit to Germany from 11 to 13 June 2025. The answer stated that the visit sought to strengthen bilateral and EU-related economic ties, promote investment, tourism, vocational training and cooperation in sectors including renewable energy, IT, logistics and hospitality, with meetings held with German political leaders and business bodies. It reported investor interest and possible expansion by German companies in Sri Lanka, and placed the visit expenditure at Rs. 2,533,748.91 with an annexure in the Library. Oral Questions (Second Round and Standing Order 27(2) Questions) Read →