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- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that the CEB implemented islandwide rotational demand management on 10 February 2025, with prior PUCSL approval, limiting each consumer group to up to 1 hour and 30 minutes between 3.30 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. He said the measure followed a system-wide failure on 9 February that damaged diaphragms at the Lakvijaya Power Station, making all three units unavailable and creating a generation deficit, partly mitigated by operating other plants including Sobadanavi. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board Power Cut Decision (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Energy whether he was aware of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s decision to impose an islandwide power cut on 10 February 2025. He requested the reasons for that decision and details of measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in the future. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board Power Cut Decision (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Finance whether Sri Lanka Customs had appointed a senior-officer committee to address port congestion caused by delays in releasing imported containers. He requested details of the committee members, the number of containers released without inspection, the criteria used for such releases, and whether the Government accepts the risks involved. He also sought information on any measures to address those risks, or reasons if such information could not be provided. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Customs - Release of Containers without Inspection (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar reported on the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development’s consideration of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill ahead of its Second Reading. He stated that the Committee reviewed stakeholder views, sought the Attorney-General’s concurrence on several issues, approved amendments relating to LTL Holdings residual shares, PUCSL consumer protection proposals, and directors’ liabilities, and retained the principal Act’s provision on transmission schemes. He added that the Ministry had submitted the Attorney-General-based amendments to Cabinet and that the Committee confirmed on 5 August 2025 that the Cabinet Memorandum contained nothing beyond what had been discussed. Procedural: Record on Second Reading Debate - Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister explained that Koralaipattu Central and Koralaipattu South (Kiran) in Batticaloa remain ungazetted despite Cabinet approval in 2000, due to unresolved boundary disputes, objections from the public and MPs, and lack of consensus following later delimitation recommendations. He said the issue involves several neighbouring Divisional Secretariat areas and must be handled carefully to avoid ethnic tensions. He requested that District and Divisional Coordinating Committees discuss the matter and submit an agreed proposal, stating that the Government is prepared to consider a consensus solution promptly rather than initiate another delimitation process. Adjournment Debate: Koralaipattu Central Divisional Secretariat in Batticaloa Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Deniyaya Hospital currently functions as a “B” category Base Hospital, and facilities will be added to meet that status. The Minister stated that no decision has been finalized to change its classification, noting that Matara already has a District General Hospital, but the Government intends to provide the maximum possible facilities to the Deniyaya Base Hospital. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Asked where the proposed new Deniyaya Hospital will be located, noting that the historic existing hospital was originally built by the British for plantation workers. He framed the question in the context of the Government’s stated priority on health and increased health-sector funding. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary In response to Question 867/2025, details were provided on 38 health institutions in Matara District, including 2024 figures for OPD visits, inpatient treatments and clinic visits, with a detailed annex tabled. It was stated that Deniyaya Base Hospital is 127 years old based on available records, and that plans have been prepared to construct a new 300-bed base hospital at a new site, with funding requested under Budget 2026. Interim measures at the existing site include stabilizing landslide-prone areas and managing internal space to maintain safe patient care. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa provided a written reply detailing vehicles held by local authorities, including 4,003 vehicles in total and 202 used by officers, with relevant representatives listed in annexes. He also named the nine Provincial Governors and gave the 2025 provincial development allocations, ranging from Rs. 8,358.60 million for the Western Province to Rs. 13,623.00 million for the Northern Province. Details on proposed projects, projects already funded, and per-project allocations were tabled in 13 annexes. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Complaints about the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Engineering, including space constraints, have been raised with the University Grants Commission. Discussions are underway on issues including buildings and current semester arrangements, and a further meeting has been scheduled with academic staff, non-academic staff, and students of the Faculty. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage tabled answers on the Polonnaruwa National Cricket Stadium and the Gallella Sports Complex, stating that the cricket stadium held only an opening exhibition match in 2024 and that any need for an inquiry would be examined. He clarified that Gallella is maintained as a District Sports Complex despite being named a National Sports Complex, with approximately Rs. 42 million spent on the stadium and Rs. 583 million on the complex. He also stated that elephant damage to the volleyball court covering occurred before an elephant fence was built, and that repairs would be undertaken under the 2025 sports complex maintenance programme. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Gayan Janaka (on behalf of the Hon. Padmasiri Bandara) JJB AI summary Gayan Janaka, on behalf of Padmasiri Bandara, asked the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports about alleged unnecessary expenditure on a 2024 function at the national cricket stadium in Hingurakgoda, Polonnaruwa, and whether any investigation has been initiated. He also sought details on the Polonnaruwa national stadium, including construction costs, reported structural failures due to construction weaknesses, and proposed remedial measures. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha said his party accepts the need for reforms to the electricity sector, including through amendments to the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, but raised concerns about the process being followed. He questioned whether the Director-General of the Reforms Office, identified as Pubudu Niroshan, had been given excessive authority to engage with institutions such as JICA and the World Bank and shape CEB reforms according to his own views, and asked whether the Minister had instead established a broader plan led by an appropriate team. Oral Question: Gulf of Mannar - Exploration of Gas and Oil (Q.199/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha asked about the status of efforts to explore and develop gas and oil deposits in the Mannar Basin, citing past drilling by Cairn Lanka, subsequent data acquisition, and later attempts by an Indian company to proceed. He requested clarification on whether the Government has begun a work plan, procurement process, technology-based approach, or joint venture with foreign technical support to access these resources. Oral Question: Gulf of Mannar - Exploration of Gas and Oil (Q.199/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Energy to provide details on licences granted for exploration of gas and fuel deposits around the Gulf of Mannar. He requested the names of licensed companies, the conditions attached to those licences, and the current status of exploration activities, or reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Question: Gulf of Mannar - Exploration of Gas and Oil (Q.199/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake responded to concerns about Provincial Council funding, stating that capital allocations for road development, construction, and recruitment have been increased threefold despite the country’s financial difficulties. He clarified that although the Road Development Authority may construct roads belonging to Local Authorities or Provincial Councils, ownership and administrative responsibility remain with the relevant institution unless formally transferred. He rejected the claim that these arrangements weaken the Provincial Council system and said allocations would be increased further next year. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam questioned why allocations for Bakkiella Road, Willukulam Road and Kiran Road could not be channelled through the Road Development Authority or Road Development Department without transferring Local Authority roads to the RDA. He argued that Local Authorities fall under Provincial Councils and asked that funding be provided without weakening or further reducing the powers of the Provincial Council system. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a supplementary question to the Minister of Highways regarding the practice of the Road Development Authority taking over and constructing roads that fall under Provincial Council responsibility. He sought clarification in the context of the Minister’s explanation that such intervention occurs when Provincial Councils are unable to carry out the work. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam questioned the justification for central agencies taking over provincial responsibilities, arguing that the main constraint in upgrading hospitals and roads is funding rather than local technical capacity. He cited the Health Minister’s statement on the Central Government taking over provincial hospitals, the RDA’s role in provincial and local roads, and Budget allocations including Rs. 14 billion and Rs. 1 billion for Northern Province roads, asking for a response on whether line Ministries would continue assuming provincial functions. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena outlined plans under the “Path to Revival” rural road programme to support local authority roads that lack adequate funding or technical capacity for rehabilitation. He stated that eligible roads may be brought under RDA workstreams or supported through technical assistance and funding via District Secretaries, with Rs. 14,000 million allocated for 2025 and an expected Rs. 25,000 million for 2026. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →