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- 25 July 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam called for a review of the Oral Questions process, noting long delays before submitted questions appear on the Order Paper. He raised concerns about deteriorated roads in Batticaloa District, explaining that many are under provincial or local authority ownership while funding remains largely with the Central Government. He asked whether the Ministry or the Road Development Authority could allocate specific funds or make arrangements to improve provincial and local authority roads, citing Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai, Villukkulam–Manalputti junction, and Pakkiyella–Vellaveli as examples. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, answering on behalf of the relevant Minister, confirmed that the Myladithivu to Ambilanthurai section of the Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai road is being rehabilitated under the World Bank-funded ICDP. He stated that the 7.75 km project began on 27 August 2024, was about 70% complete as of 30 June 2025, with 7.3 km already carpeted, and is expected to be completed by 2 September 2025. He added that the works are intended to benefit schoolchildren, government employees, and the public. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation whether the unreconstructed Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai road in the Manmune South-West Divisional Secretary’s Division of Batticaloa District is known to the Ministry. He noted that authorities had already been informed but no action had been taken, and requested whether steps would be taken to reconstruct the road used by residents, schoolchildren and government employees. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem supported the need for education reform and welcomed key academic appointments, but called for clarity on reported changes to History, Aesthetics, and a proposed Religion and Ethics curriculum allegedly affected by outside pressure. He asked the Government to publish a White Paper, acknowledge prior work by former officials and contributors, and ensure module reviews are handled by independent experts rather than the original authors or non-specialist ministry officials. He also raised constituency and infrastructure concerns, including stalled school facilities in Nawalapitiya and landslide-affected school buildings in several provinces, requesting funding through climate-resilient infrastructure programmes. On higher education, he urged reconsideration of objections to private medical education, citing foreign exchange outflows and international practice, and proposed positioning Sri Lanka as a higher education destination. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the Government’s proposed education reforms, including vocational education from Grade 9, module-based assessments with credits, and changes to the school timetable to reduce pressure on students. He argued that the reforms would address inequalities in teacher availability, facilities, subject choices, and rural access, particularly in areas such as Vanni where students and teachers face long travel distances. He said the changes aim to improve career pathways, educational equity, and preparation for 21st-century national development. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara stated that the Government’s education policy includes introducing vocational subjects and onward learning pathways for O/L students. He said students would be able to choose fields such as construction and infrastructure, creative industries, primary industries, and manufacturing and technology, arguing that these reforms are necessary to build skills for national development. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary Responding to concerns about estate-sector education, the Deputy Minister said infrastructure and human-resource distribution problems exist across districts, including in estate areas, but school development decisions are made using general criteria rather than a separate “estate schools” category. He noted transport difficulties and said the Ministry consults coordination committees, including Divisional Secretaries, when deciding which schools to develop. He also stated that assistant teachers serving estate communities were intended to be absorbed into the Teacher Service within five years, but this is currently delayed due to ongoing court proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan sought an update on establishing a Rajya Osusala outlet in Mannar Town, noting that land near the Mannar Kachcheri had earlier been allocated and approved by the SPC technical team for a prefabricated sales centre. He said the new SPC management later cited lack of funds and requested an existing building instead, despite a Health Minister’s instruction to proceed. He asked the Government to state the feasibility and next steps, including whether two Municipal Council buildings submitted for consideration could be used. Question by Private Notice: Rajya Osusala Outlet in Mannar Town (Q. Private Notice 2) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Agreements have been reached with the Department of Forest Conservation to release significant extents of land in Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Mannar following discussions on land issues chaired by the District Secretaries. Dr. Susil Ranasinghe said district-level committees should be established to advance the release process, noting that initial discussions have begun and must now be carried forward. Question by Private Notice: Land Issues in Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya (Q. Private Notice 1) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson stated that despite raising an issue a month earlier regarding tanks in Polonnaruwa, no action had been taken and local unrest continued. He alleged that underground tanks and buildings had been removed although tenders were called only for two above-ground tanks, and noted that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation claimed it was unaware of the underground tanks. Oral Question: Petroleum Storage Tanks in Cities (Q.9) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe outlined irrigation allocations and project timelines for Monaragala, stating that Lower Uma Oya requires about Rs. 32 billion in total and has received Rs. 2,150 million this year, within a Rs. 3.4 billion district allocation. He said Rs. 600 million has been allocated for the Rajala Project in Buttala and smaller tanks, with the aim of completing key works and increasing paddy cultivation by 25,000 acres by the 2026 Maha season, including around 12,000 new acres. He also noted that plans for Kumbukkan Oya would be pursued in due course. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena urged the Government to expedite the Lower Uma Oya and Kumbukkan Oya projects, describing them as essential for Monaragala District. He specifically highlighted Athimale, Kotiyagala and Wilaoya as among the district’s most difficult areas requiring attention. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the estimated cost of the relevant irrigation work is Rs. 32,397 million and noted that several reservoir projects, including Kivul Oya, Mundeni Aru, Kumbukkan Oya and Pahala Malwathu Oya, had been started but later halted. He said the Government’s current priority is to complete stalled projects that can be finished quickly, and therefore there is no present plan to proceed with the Kumbukkan Oya Reservoir. He added that funds have been allocated and plans prepared to complete the Lower Uma Oya Development Project in Monaragala. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena urged the Deputy Minister to expedite a major Monaragala District irrigation and water supply project involving left and right bank canals to serve Athimale, Kotiyagala and Wilaoya. He noted that the project is expected to enable 4,180 hectares of new cultivation, improve 1,250 hectares of existing land, generate up to 16 GWh of power annually, and provide full drinking water coverage to five Pradeshiya Sabha areas, with Rs. 521 million already spent. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, responding on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, provided details on the Kumbukkan Oya Reservoir Project, stating that its foundation was laid in August 2019 and annual allocations from 2020 to 2023 totalled Rs. 628 million, against an estimated total cost of Rs. 32.397 billion. He said the project is expected to benefit 9,200 farming families, alternative lands and a resettlement plan have been identified, and the Monaragala District Secretary is taking related action. He added that project works were concluded on 31 May 2023, a RAMP Committee had completed its work, and further implementation would depend on future budgetary allocations. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the Kumbukkan Oya Project, including its commencement date, funding allocated for developing the Nakkala Anicut under the previous Yahapalana Government, and the number of farming families expected to benefit. He also sought information on whether alternative lands have been provided to landowners affected by reservoir submergence and what steps will be taken to restart the stalled development work. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Anton Jayakody stated that clean beaches are central to the Government’s sustainable tourism policy and to improving coastal livelihoods. He said the removal of unauthorized coastal structures is carried out only after extended notice, consultation, and court-based procedures, with efforts to provide alternative livelihood options. He added that the Coast Conservation Department is undertaking a 6–7 month process to improve the coastline for tourism development. Oral Question: Mount Lavinia Coastal Belt Project (Q.3) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody - Deputy Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, responding on behalf of the Minister of Environment, stated that artificial sand nourishment for the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia coastal area began on 16 April 2020 to address intensified erosion following the 2017 opening of the Kelani River mouth sand bar. He said the method was selected due to severe erosion risks identified in the 2018 Coastal Zone Management Plan and the area’s dense population, fisheries, and tourism activities. The project cost Rs. 180 million and has been completed. Oral Question: Mount Lavinia Coastal Belt Project (Q.3) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha clarified that the 300–400 vehicles reportedly detained at the port are being held due to violations of import regulations, not administrative inefficiency. He said the 2025 Gazette permits imports under cross-border LCs, but used vehicles must have proper certification and a Certificate of Cancellation of Registration, which some imports lack. He noted that past releases despite breaches should not be repeated and stated that importers acknowledge the violations while seeking a resolution. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake urged that proposed measures be relaxed until key state and trade-related systems, including e-filing, the Registrar of Companies, ASYCUDA and Sri Lanka Customs, are sufficiently online and functional. He argued that the priority should be building an effective system rather than merely raising revenue, and called for collective effort to strengthen the economy. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →