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 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about unresolved issues arising from the ADB-assisted drinking water project for Vavuniya Town implemented in 2010–2011, including land acquisition and commitments under a 2013 tripartite agreement. He sought clarification on delays in providing permits, irrigation and access roads for alternative lands, priority employment for affected farmer families, and arrangements to channel surplus anicut water to renovated Agrarian Development tanks, and asked what measures the Government would take if these issues were acknowledged. Oral Question: Drinking Water Supply Vavuniya (424/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Around 440 unprotected railway crossings remain, and the member noted that they could be staffed with gatekeepers paid modest allowances of Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000. He stated that a programme has begun this year to convert most of these crossings into protected crossings, with the aim of carrying it out through CSR projects. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana raised concerns about railway crossing safety, citing frequent accidents and malfunctioning warning lights. He specifically referred to a crossing between Maggona and Payagala stations in his district where the red lights remain constantly on, and requested government attention to crossings on routes toward the South. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the SLTB had been damaged by deliberate mismanagement, poor depot administration, and politically influenced staff placements. He stated that about 200 buses would be repaired and returned to service during the New Year period, while shortages of mechanics and drivers and cases involving over a thousand suspended personnel were being addressed. He added that staff assigned to inappropriate higher roles would be returned to their proper duties and that new agreements would be signed to strengthen mechanical divisions. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana asked the Minister what steps are being taken regarding 1,955 buses that are out of service. He questioned whether they would be auctioned and raised concerns that some buses are lying idle for minor reasons such as lack of batteries, while their parts are being removed for other buses, eventually turning them into scrap. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary In response to a question on public transport operations, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake provided statistics on Sri Lanka Transport Board depots, buses, and staffing, noting 107 main depots, 58 loss-making depots, 7,137 buses owned, 5,182 in operation, and 25,384 employees. He outlined measures to improve depot performance, including management changes, increased bus deployment, revenue targets, expenditure control, fuel management, staff training, ancillary commercial activity, and digitalization. He also reported that the railway network has 185 stations and 164 sub-stations, with 103 trains in operation and 116 withdrawn for repairs, and stated that the Railway Department has 14,733 employees against an approved cadre of 20,605. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation to provide detailed operational and financial information on the Sri Lanka Transport Board, including depot numbers, profit and loss status, measures for loss-making depots, bus fleet deployment and removals, reasons for removals, and total employees. He also requested corresponding details on the Department of Railways, including the number of stations, operational and removed trains, reasons for removals, new trains in service, and employee numbers by casual and permanent status. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Anura Karunathilaka. The attendance included the listed Members of Parliament from government and opposition, indicating consideration of matters within the Ministry’s portfolio relating to urban development, construction, and housing. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation met under the chairmanship of Hon. Bimal Ratnayake with the participation of Members listed from both government and opposition. The record indicates attendance and committee proceedings for the ministry’s portfolio areas, but no specific policy proposal, question, decision, or legislative matter is provided in the supplied extract. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economy AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economy met on 8 April 2025 with the listed Members in attendance. The proceedings concerned matters under the digital economy portfolio, with participation from government and opposition Members in the consultative committee process. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Advisory Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Anura Karunatilaka. The listed Members participated in proceedings concerning the Committee’s subject areas of urban development, construction and housing. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka - President AI summary The President stated that the Government’s position is to procure power on a competitive, least-cost basis. Responding to concerns about Adani’s statement and the claimed value of the project, he said the cited “USD 1 billion” figure was inaccurate, that other bids could be considered, and that no investor had withdrawn. He urged that the issue not be used to create a perception of instability. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera argued that Sri Lanka should not procure power from Adani at 8.26 US cents per unit and should instead use competitive procedures for wind and solar energy procurement. He said there would be no objection to purchases around 5 US cents if achieved through a competitive process. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar stated that coastal roads in Point Pedro and Valvettithurai in Jaffna had long remained unrepaired, and said the Ministry of Transport and Highways under Minister Bimal Rathnayake would undertake their rehabilitation. He argued that broader infrastructure development had begun in Jaffna and dismissed criticism from some Tamil politicians, citing the NPP’s accepted nominations for 17 Pradeshiya Sabhas as evidence of public support. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar rejected Opposition allegations against Government members and argued that past violence, including ethnic riots, the PTA, the burning of the Jaffna Library, and the 1983 prison killings, was linked to former UNP governments. He said the Government would prioritize North and East development after decades of war, in line with the President’s call to channel financing to villages. He listed planned or ongoing projects including rehabilitation of Kurikattuwan and Vattuvagal bridges, revival of the Paranthan Chemical Factory, reopening the Ottuchuddan rice mill and Anaikoddai salt pan, rehabilitation of Kurinjattivu salt pan, a modern industrial zone in KKS, new investment in Mullaitivu, and rebuilding the Periyapandivirichchan coastal area. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam questioned the Government’s approach to allocating Rs. 500 million for Jaffna, referring to a DCC meeting where views were sought on how to spend the funds. He argued that the war-affected North requires a comprehensive needs assessment and coordinated planning before allocations are made, rather than ad hoc requests for suggestions. He reiterated that development of the North and East should be based on identified needs to rebuild the weakened regional economy. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. K. Ilankumaran JJB AI summary Hon. K. Ilankumaran welcomed Budget allocations for the Jaffna Public Library and the rehabilitation of the Point Pedro coastal road, and thanked relevant Ministers for work on coastal protection and northern development projects. He called for an inquiry into the burning of the Jaffna Public Library, comparing it to the Batalanda Commission process, and urged that justice be pursued. He argued that Budget funds should be used to develop industries in the North, particularly in Kilinochchi, while criticizing past proliferation of bar licences and urging a shift toward industrial zones. He also rejected personal allegations and opposition criticism, and said the Government’s mandate should be used to move beyond racism and support national development, including public sector salary increases. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary During the Committee Stage debate on the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry allocations, Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam attributed continuing economic hardship in the North and East to past fiscal mismanagement and the lack of post-war livelihood and development opportunities. He called for unused infrastructure such as the Kankesanthurai Presidential Palace to be repurposed, rehabilitation of small irrigation tanks and release of agricultural lands, establishment of traditional medicine production and other factories, and reopening of the Lanka Siddha Ayurveda Medical College. He also requested more assessment officers for local authorities and increased budgetary support for the Northern and Eastern Provinces to strengthen village economies and post-war recovery. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government on whether recent decisions affecting solar power align with its policy commitment to add 2,000 MW of solar capacity to the national grid. He requested detailed information on existing coal and diesel plants, generation and purchase costs by source, solar capacity targets and achievements, rooftop and ground-mounted solar tariffs, pending project approvals, and the impact of new network limits imposed by a March 2025 circular. He also asked whether tariff reductions or regulatory delays could discourage investment, whether the Government was favouring diesel IPPs, and when amendments or a new Electricity Act would be presented to Parliament. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera distinguished the proposed Milleniya BOI Zone in the Bandaragama electorate from the UDA project at Millawa, Horana, noting that even officials confuse the two. He argued that around 500 acres, including 244 acres already vested, have been prepared for an investment zone, but progress is being obstructed by leasehold claims held by Horana Plantations. He urged the Government and Prime Minister to prioritize industrial and business development in Kalutara, attract investors in line with the Budget’s investment zone proposals, and avoid relying primarily on taxation while productive land remains unused. Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →