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 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he would examine concerns regarding Primary Medical Care Units where equipment has been supplied but medical officers and staff have not been adequately posted. He said funds are expected to be allocated under the successor PHSEP project, Phase II of the PSSP, to address staffing and related needs in PMCUs and divisional hospitals with PMCU units. Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB AI summary About 1,665 km of electric fencing has been built, including 165 km recently, with 85 km remaining and 10 km ready to begin. Hon. Anton Jayakody said the remaining work in Hambantota would be completed quickly with support from civil and farmers’ organizations, CEB concrete poles, and Budget funds. He emphasized that maintenance is essential and said around 3,531 multipurpose workers would be regularized after the elections and deployed through the Department of Wildlife Conservation to maintain and protect the fences. Oral Question 572/2025: Elephant Management Reserves in Hambantota District Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. Athula Welandagoda JJB AI summary Athula Welandagoda raised concerns about the worsening human-elephant conflict across five Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Tissamaharama electorate of Hambantota. He asked what concrete interventions, including electric fencing, would be implemented to protect people, property, and wildlife through sustainable measures involving technology and community participation. Oral Question 572/2025: Elephant Management Reserves in Hambantota District Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Budget provides increased allocations for rural road development. He noted that roads in the Member’s district, as well as in Puttalam, have suffered significant damage and said rehabilitation is being carried out in stages. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested the Minister to take action, if possible, to complete the identified road works. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked about the 2025 Eastern Province allocation and the portion earmarked for Batticaloa District through the Provincial Ministry, noting that MPs lack clarity on projects being undertaken by the Eastern Provincial Council. He highlighted additional deteriorated roads, including Unnichchai–Pavakkodichchenai and Kiran–Pulipaindakal, and asked whether provincial funds could be used for their rehabilitation. He also questioned when Provincial Council elections would be held, given the absence of a functioning council. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna acknowledged concerns about the condition of roads, particularly Bakki-ella, and said allocations had been made within budgetary constraints by the President as Minister of Finance. He stated that the Government would act according to those allocations and would examine any delays in convening District or Divisional Coordinating Committee meetings, where chairs have already been appointed, with a view to expediting them. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam welcomed the Minister’s response on Ambilanturai Road but raised concern that the Porativupattu DDC had not met six months after the Government took office and that the Vellaveli–Bakki-ella–Ugana road remained in poor condition. He questioned whether the Ministry could arrange immediate rehabilitation despite previous references to 13th Amendment responsibilities, citing limited road allocations and an incident where an ambulance could not pass without temporary soil filling. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister replied that the Kokkadicholai–Ambilanturai Road is being rehabilitated by the Road Development Authority under the World Bank-funded Integrated Connectivity Development Project, with upgrading to a two-lane road using flexible and some concrete pavement. He stated that sections of Villukulam Road have already been rehabilitated and that remaining works will proceed in phases, with Rs. 20 million allocated for the year. He also said Rs. 31 million has been set aside in 2025 for Bakki-ella Road rehabilitation, including concrete pavement works and further proposed development by the Porativupattu Pradeshiya Sabha under the Eastern Rural Development Project. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government whether he was aware that Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in the Porativupattu Divisional Secretary’s Division of Batticaloa are key link roads that remain unreconstructed despite other recent road works. He requested details of the measures to reconstruct these roads, or reasons if no action is planned. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi asked the Deputy Minister for clarification on the policy proposal to establish a primary school within every 3 km radius. He sought details on the number of schools envisaged under the plan and questioned its practical feasibility. Oral Question 10/2024: National Schools - Lack of Qualified Principals Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody outlined ongoing and planned renewable energy projects, including signed and forthcoming solar PPAs, the Siyambalanduwa and Sampur solar projects, and permits for 112 MW of solar and 60 MW of wind power. He said tenders and agreements are progressing for battery storage and frequency control systems, including a Renewable Energy Desk under National System Control to manage real-time solar inflows. He rejected claims that the Government is undermining renewables or reducing existing rooftop solar tariffs, stating that current 20-year contracts will be honoured while future pricing will be adjusted according to economic conditions. He called on the Opposition to engage constructively in reforming the energy system to reduce costs and improve competitiveness. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister rejected allegations that the Government had restricted wind power and argued that its energy policy is to lower and stabilize electricity tariffs, targeting an average of 8 US cents per kWh while reducing dependence on expensive fossil-fuel generation. He said renewable energy procurement should be based on competitive pricing rather than tariff formulas for large plants, and explained that falling panel, exchange-rate and financing costs should be passed on to consumers. He maintained that current tariff reductions, including for industry, were justified and said forthcoming Electricity Act amendments would support competitive procurement while preserving, and potentially exceeding, the 70 percent renewable energy target. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary With the Minister’s leave, Ajith P. Perera noted that rooftop solar capacity is not limited to residential houses but also includes large industrial premises. He cited factories such as Brandix and MAS Holdings, where rooftop installations can exceed 1 MW individually and reach around 50 MW across multiple facilities. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody argued that the solar sector, including the “Soorya Bala Sangramaya,” had expanded without adequate regulation, creating system imbalance risks similar to problems in the private bus industry. He said technical safeguards should have been implemented as solar penetration increased and questioned whether earlier decisions had anticipated future grid issues. He rejected claims that a relevant Cabinet Paper had already been submitted, stating only proposals and committee recommendations exist. He also disputed figures cited on rooftop solar tariffs, saying Rs. 14.46 applies to plants above 1 MW and that comparable small rooftop systems are proposed at Rs. 19.61, higher than the Rs. 19.27 ground-mounted rate. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake warned that without timely energy-sector measures, Sri Lanka could face renewed power cuts. He urged the Government to deploy battery energy storage systems to stabilize renewable power, reflect lower fuel costs accurately in pricing, and use targeted safety nets rather than ad hoc tariff changes. He also noted that under the IMF agreement the Government is required to move toward cost-reflective electricity tariffs. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake argued that if firm renewable generation could be supplied at about 8 cents per kWh, Sri Lanka could reduce fuel costs and avoid major capital burdens. He said domestic use should be prioritized before considering exports, while noting that battery storage or transmission links, including from Mannar to India, may be required to support such power trade. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake argued that Sri Lanka should accelerate the shift from imported fuel-based thermal power to renewable energy to stabilize and reduce electricity costs. He questioned the use of a 7 percent cost of capital in pricing formulas, compared renewable generation costs with diesel and oil-fired generation, and said renewables would retain more value locally while supporting domestic investment. He also noted that battery storage and proper integration could help firm renewable supply, while hydro remained seasonal. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake supported the motion by recalling the 2016 “Soorya Bala Sangramaya” solar initiative and the zero-duty regime for renewable energy equipment, arguing that renewable energy development should be operationalized systematically. He cited CEB capacity figures, recent losses and profits, IMF-linked cost-reflective pricing pressures, and a CEB letter directing curtailment of larger Net Plus and Net Plus Plus solar producers during a low-demand period, saying the issue concerns system stability and national electricity policy rather than political agitation. He questioned the shift toward large tenders and the handling of feed-in tariffs, while warning that tariff reductions must be reconciled with generation costs and CEB financial sustainability. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara rejected claims that the Government intends to discourage rooftop solar, raise electricity tariffs, or remove solar from the grid, stating that tariffs have been reduced and that the Government plans to add 2,000 MW of renewables. He said current grid instability is due to unplanned past additions and limited forecasting of distributed solar, and outlined measures including smart grids, smart meters, storage, AI-assisted forecasting, temporary curtailment of ground-mounted generation at high-risk periods, and incentives for daytime industrial use. He referred to advancing a 600 MW pumped-storage project at Maha Oya, promoting household batteries and utility-scale storage, resolving past procurement issues through a committee, and pursuing power exchange frameworks with India to enable future renewable exports. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →