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- 8 July 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing to provide detailed information on community water projects initiated in each Divisional Secretary’s Division in the Galle District from 2010 to 2024, including costs, commencement dates, expenditure, beneficiaries, households supplied, and contractors. He further requested identification of projects that have failed to provide water, reasons for failure, officials responsible for procurement, and whether action will be taken if corruption or irregularities are found. Oral Question: Community Water Projects - Costs and Progress Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake asked whether the halted Bamunakotuwa–Katupotha water supply project, drawing from Deduru Oya and intended to address drinking water shortages in Chariyapola, Panduwasnuwara and Hettiyapola, would be restarted. He also requested details on the budgetary allocation, noting reports that around Rs. 8 billion had been planned for the scheme. Oral Question: Drinking Water Supply Projects and Deduru Oya Reservoir (Q. 793/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary Minister Anura Karunathilaka stated that 106 Grama Niladhari Divisions were covered under the project, with work completed in 97 and 9 remaining. He said Phase 2 financing from Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund was not finalized due to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, but discussions with Korea Eximbank have secured preliminary concurrence for an estimated USD 27 million to complete the remaining work once a final agreement is concluded. Oral Question: Drinking Water Supply Projects and Deduru Oya Reservoir (Q. 793/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for an update on drinking water supply projects initiated alongside the Deduru Oya Reservoir Project in Kurunegala. He requested details on the Grama Niladhari Divisions covered, how many have completed or incomplete works, the obstacles delaying unfinished works, and the expected timeframe for completion. Oral Question: Drinking Water Supply Projects and Deduru Oya Reservoir (Q. 793/2025) Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Muhammad Faizal JJB AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal supported the Fiscal Strategy Statement, arguing that it is needed to address Sri Lanka’s debt burden and guide economic recovery. He criticized past governments for imprudent borrowing and spending on non-essential projects, and urged that future borrowing be planned, limited to essential needs, and directed toward productive sectors such as local manufacturing, agriculture, transport infrastructure, and tourism. He highlighted the development of Kalpitiya as a tourism hub as an example of the current Government’s approach. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 Documents tabled AI summary Documents tabled set out forthcoming Fiscal Risk Statement disclosures, including IMF SOE Health Check Tool assessments for 41 non-financial State-owned enterprises and associated risk ratings. They outline recent SOE risk-mitigation and reform measures, including cost-reflective utility pricing, liability restructuring, sectoral competition reforms, SriLankan Airlines and water sector restructuring actions, and governance strengthening across major SOEs. The documents also detail statutory Fiscal Strategy Statement requirements under the Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, and policy measures to support fiscal sustainability, including new debt and fiscal management laws, tax base-broadening and indexation measures, personal income tax adjustments, and modernization initiatives at the Inland Revenue Department, Customs and Excise Department. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva addressed concerns about electricity sector reforms, including the proposed unbundling of the Ceylon Electricity Board and the role of a national transmission company and distribution companies. He cited the Supreme Court’s determination that such reforms are policy matters for Government and Parliament, not questions of constitutionality, and noted that concerns from the World Bank, ADB and JICA had been sent to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee. He argued that attracting domestic and foreign private investment is necessary if public capital investment is limited, and questioned whether the proposed amendments would restrict investment and thereby constrain growth beyond a projected 3 per cent. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy presented the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Annual Report for 2023. He proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Presentation and Tabling of Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu seconded the Adjournment Motion on the effectiveness and legal framework for District Coordinating Committee decisions. He said DCCs are intended to resolve district-level development issues by bringing together officials, MPs, the District Secretary and the Governor, and argued that their implementation and monitoring mechanisms should be strengthened through a clearer legal framework. He also called for constructive input from Opposition Members to improve transparency, accountability and development outcomes. Adjournment Motion: District Coordinating Committees - Effectiveness, Accountability and Legal Clarity of Decisions Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka JJB AI summary Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka supported the import and export control regulations allowing imports of used clothing, vehicle assembly parts, electric motorcycles, and sports equipment, arguing they would benefit consumers, local businesses, vehicle assembly, tourism, and related markets. He also backed the Stamp Duty Order increasing duty on immovable property from Rs. 10 to Rs. 20 per Rs. 1,000, stating the additional revenue would support local authorities through Provincial Councils and reduce burdens on central government expenditure. He criticized past misuse of public funds and tax evasion, and concluded by referring to the Poson celebration in Digamadulla as an example of inter-communal unity under the NPP Government. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel supported the regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, stating that resumed imports of winter clothing would benefit low-income hill country residents and that permitted imports of tourism-related sports equipment would support areas such as Ella and Haputale. She also linked increased stamp duty revenue to local authority development and defended the NPP’s formation of administrations in local councils as necessary for service delivery. She rejected Opposition criticism, arguing that the Government’s actions, including import relaxations and local authority control, were intended to provide practical benefits to the public. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified media reports that around 700 vehicles were stuck at the port, stating that about 4,020 imported vehicles were parked there as of 10.00 a.m. and that the issue was not due to SLPA charges or yard facilities but to Customs procedures and related Gazette requirements. He said Sri Lanka Customs, the Controller General of Imports and Exports, and the Attorney General’s Department were discussing a solution, which was expected shortly, while noting Customs is not under SLPA control. He also referred to global disruptions and the Iran–Israel conflict, stating that a requested parliamentary debate had not proceeded because the proposing Member was absent, and placing the conflict in the context of Israeli actions against Iran and Gaza. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary The Deputy Minister said the Order under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act updates provisions unchanged since 2006, raising ad valorem stamp duty on immovable property from Rs. 10 to Rs. 20 per Rs. 1,000, with proceeds transferred to Provincial Councils and collection to be improved through digitization. He outlined several import-control Gazette notifications permitting, under specified conditions, phased imports of used cold-weather clothing, selected motor vehicle spare parts, regulated casino gaming equipment, and electric motorcycles. He also referred to the recently tabled Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill as part of wider regulation of casinos and online gambling, and cited first-quarter GDP growth and improved confidence as evidence of economic recovery. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson asked the Minister to clarify Sapugaskanda Refinery’s current output, noting that production is reportedly about 30,000 barrels per day despite a 50,000-barrel nameplate capacity, leaving around 70% of national demand to be met by imports. He specifically requested the daily product slate percentages for diesel, petrol, kerosene, aviation fuel, and furnace oil. Oral Question: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation - New Refinery in Trincomalee (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Cabinet decision of 18 March 2024 to build a new refinery in Trincomalee was superseded by a new Cabinet decision on 9 February 2025 to expand and develop the existing Sapugaskanda Refinery under the CPC. He said the CPC has initiated the Expression of Interest process, appointed the Project Committee and Cabinet Appointed Negotiating Committee, and plans to call for proposals by the end of the month. Oral Question: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation - New Refinery in Trincomalee (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson asked the Minister of Energy to state when Cabinet directed the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to explore establishing a new refinery in Trincomalee with an investor instead of upgrading Sapugaskanda. He also requested details of measures already taken and future plans for constructing the proposed Trincomalee refinery, or reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Question: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation - New Refinery in Trincomalee (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said he had examined the previously raised BOQ-related issue and discussed it with Minister Nalinda Jayatissa and his Ministry Secretary, noting that a site visit had also taken place. He stated that the proposed expressway crossing or related work was not in current plans due to its high cost and past deviations in Southern Expressway planning, but said it could be reconsidered if the Industry Ministry, the relevant Members and Ministers resolved litigation and funding issues through the BOI and line ministries. Oral Question: Southern Expressway Interchanges (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera said around 230 acres had been acquired under Section 38 for the Pelpola Investment Zone and argued that the Minister had been misinformed about litigation, stating the pending case concerned valuation of rubber cultivation rather than ownership. He said the land was suitable for an investment zone, with water, power funding and partial site preparation already in place, and requested priority action to provide nearby expressway access for Kalutara, Morontuduwa, Wadduwa and Bulathsinhala. He noted that engineers had identified a feasible access point near Bandaragama or Gelanigama after an earlier location was rejected, and said this would also support the developing 100-acre Galpatha zone. Oral Question: Southern Expressway Interchanges (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana briefly stated that the matter under discussion is still under construction, without providing further details, proposals, or demands. Oral Question: Southern Expressway Interchanges (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that two Southern Expressway interchanges, at Kapuduwa and Baddegama, were added outside the original design due to political influence, at significant cost. He noted that an interchange can cost over Rs. 1 billion, or at least around Rs. 600 million, and said the current obstacle cited is court action affecting land acquisition. He also observed that the proposed industrial zone connected to the matter had not yet been built. Oral Question: Southern Expressway Interchanges (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →