Topic
Law & Order
1,620 speeches · 292 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. Ananda Wijepala, M.P. JJB | 137 |
| 2 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 57 |
| 3 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 55 |
| 4 | Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 46 |
| 5 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 45 |
| 6 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 43 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 37 |
| 8 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 36 |
| 9 | Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P. NDF | 32 |
| 10 | Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney at Law, M.P. SLPP | 30 |
Speeches
1,620 on this topic- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Fasmin Sharif JJB AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif described the severe flood and landslide impact in Kandy District, particularly Gampola, and outlined rescue and relief efforts coordinated through the District Secretariat, Udapalatha Pradeshiya Sabha, security forces, local youth, and outside relief teams. He tabled documents on affected areas, relief distribution, and safe centres, and rejected allegations that local authorities failed to act, citing early public alerts and continuous operations. He said the immediate major challenge is clearing accumulated garbage in Gampola and called for a long-term solution to the lack of land and planning for solid waste management. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando argued that post-disaster coordination in Puttalam, particularly Wennappuwa and Naththandiya, was inadequate, noting that the local Disaster Committee had not met and Opposition MPs were not consulted. He criticized the absence of Ministers and MPs in affected areas, the lack of data for relief distribution, failures in communication and telecom resilience, and insufficient media coordination through an official information centre. He cited the death of Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya and tabled a White House paper on Hurricane Katrina, urging the Government to learn lessons and take disaster management more seriously. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana expressed condolences to those affected by the disaster and acknowledged public and regional support, but argued that the Government bore responsibility for the loss of life and property because prior warnings from relevant agencies were not acted upon. He alleged failures in disaster management and post-disaster service delivery, including confusion among political authorities and officials. Referring to the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005, he questioned why the National Disaster Management Plan was not activated on 27 November, noting that 28 November was a critical day for operations. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna made a brief remark objecting to the removal of a reference to a dog, stating that it remained a dog and telling others they should be ashamed if they chose to remove it. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister said the final Committee Stage debate was overtaken by the impact of the “Dissha” cyclone, defending the declaration of special leave for public servants through Circular 30/2025 while noting that essential and disaster relief staff could still be called in. He outlined extensive national and Anuradhapura District damage, including nearly 500 deaths, around 350 missing persons, major displacement, widespread housing and crop losses, and damage to hundreds of tanks and irrigation structures. He said the Government had appointed an Essential Services Commissioner-General, was organizing cleaning and relief operations, and would need to plan for replanting, agricultural inputs, and mitigation. He also rejected criticism of rescue efforts, citing the Kalawewa bridge bus rescue as an example of coordinated action by the Navy, Air Force, Police and Civil Defence under difficult conditions. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage criticized the Opposition for politicizing the current disaster response and contrasted it with what he described as government-led and community-supported relief efforts. He said the President had issued circulars enabling officials to act swiftly, and described district-level clean-up and rescue work, including assistance by Galle local authorities in Kandy. Addressing Budget concerns under the Ministry of Finance, he argued that reduced unnecessary expenditure and Treasury savings had strengthened the State’s capacity to fund relief without destabilizing the economy, adding that supplementary estimates or an interim budget could be used if allocations proved insufficient. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Nimal Palihena JJB AI summary Nimal Palihena said the disaster had caused losses possibly amounting to 3–5 percent of GDP and exceeded existing contingency allocations, with the Treasury estimating an immediate need of about Rs. 72 billion for relief and protection of lives. He said the Government would reallocate year-end balances and reorganize 2025 budget heads for disaster response, while defending the Treasury surplus as the result of fiscal discipline and improved governance. He called for cross-party cooperation, referred to past warnings about unsafe construction in highland areas, and linked the scale of damage to environmental mismanagement and ill-planned development. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim said the Budget does not adequately address the country’s crisis but should be passed to meet IMF commitments, while urging the Government to present an urgent Supplementary Estimate for public works and recovery, with Opposition support. He questioned why the National Council for Disaster Management was not convened in mid-November despite rainfall warnings, arguing that earlier political leadership, a possible disaster declaration under the Disaster Management Act, and systems such as cell broadcast alerts could have reduced losses. He also objected to any privately managed disaster fund, insisting on parliamentary oversight through public funds, and warned against using emergency powers to intimidate social media users. He called for recovery efforts to involve Parliament and the Opposition and to be conducted without politicization. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Opening and Scheduling Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa reported extensive disaster impacts across all districts from floods, cyclonic winds and landslides, including 479 deaths, 350 missing persons, major housing damage and nearly 189,000 people in shelters, while acknowledging security personnel killed during rescue operations. He rejected claims that an official cyclone warning had been issued and ignored on 12 November, detailing the Meteorology Department’s advisories to argue that the land-impacting system developed only from 25 November and intensified into Cyclone “Ditva” on 27 November. He stated that once the low-pressure system was identified, the Disaster Management Centre, Defence authorities, district officials and relief agencies were alerted, with landslide-risk and relocation instructions issued through the relevant institutions. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe expressed condolences over deaths and damage from the recent disaster, comparing it with the 2004 tsunami and commending coordinated action by the Government, officials, and the public. He outlined disaster management steps, including district and divisional coordination, NBRO-guided evacuations, health services in shelters, and measures to prevent disease outbreaks among displaced people. He said Kalutara District teams had been sent to Nuwara Eliya with rations, medicines, road-clearing support, and rescue assistance, and urged the public and media to avoid misinformation and politicization while supporting recovery and affected families. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake described relief efforts in difficult areas such as Kotmale, including Tri-Forces camps, airlifting food to Gamini Dissanayake Vidyalaya, and the work of Divisional Secretaries, police officers, and volunteers. He said essential supplies were being dispatched and that, while road repairs would take time, people were not starving to his knowledge. He urged unity, public service without seeking credit, and responsible conduct during the crisis, while stating that the Government would rebuild and hand over a better country. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana described the scale of disaster impacts in Colombo District and Kaduwela, citing deaths, displacement, and national losses, and said weak systems, unplanned settlements, and unsafe practices had worsened vulnerability. He outlined the relief response in Kaduwela, including 41 safe centres, official coordination, military and DMC support, volunteer food distribution, and fisherfolk-led rescues, while condemning an assault on a volunteer rescuer. He urged the State to pursue planned relocation from danger zones, accelerate Kelani River flood mitigation work, and implement long-term, science-based disaster and river-basin management programmes. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that the Government failed to properly implement the Disaster Management Act and maintain preparedness through the Disaster Management Centre, citing unusable equipment, staffing issues and delayed action on Deduru Oya reservoir warnings. He questioned whether decisions of the National Council for Disaster Management, including establishing the Disaster Management Fund, had been implemented. Referring to severe impacts in Kurunegala District, he urged relief for housing loans, farmers’ loans, small businesses and tourism, while thanking officials and foreign partners for assistance. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary Hon. M.A.M. Thahir used the Finance Ministry debate to address the national disaster, expressing condolences and urging the Government to involve the Opposition, experts, civil society and other public figures in recovery efforts. He called for a constructive all-party approach, including using retired cricketing figures to raise international funds, and highlighted the need to restore livelihoods in the Hill Country, North, East and farming regions affected by floods. He requested priority support for essential services, rice millers, businesses, hospitals and restaurants in Ampara and other affected areas, while acknowledging the work of religious institutions, voluntary groups, media, public officers, armed forces and MPs engaged in relief work. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya expressed condolences to those affected by the recent national disaster and assured that the Government would provide assistance to rebuild lives, homes, businesses and property. She thanked public officials, security forces, emergency responders, health workers, local authorities, community groups, clergy, media, foreign governments, international agencies and the Sri Lankan diaspora for rescue, relief and recovery support. She paid particular tribute to members of the Air Force and Navy who died or went missing during rescue operations, and emphasized continued coordination to restore essential services and support affected communities. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said the Government implemented measures under the Disaster Management Act following disasters from 26 to 30 December that affected 22 districts, including convening the National Council for Disaster Management and establishing a Special Operations Room at Army Headquarters. He detailed coordination among the Tri-Forces, Police, STF, Disaster Management Centre, local officials, and international partners, noting Indian and Pakistani helicopter assistance and rescue operations in areas such as Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Walapane, Gampola, Mahiyanganaya, and Kalpitiya. He rejected allegations of inaction, paid tribute to security personnel including a deceased Air Force pilot and missing Navy personnel, and emphasized that the priority was saving lives. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala expressed condolences to victims of recent floods and landslides and thanked security forces, officials, health workers and local communities involved in rescue and relief. He questioned the adequacy of early preparedness, warning dissemination and reservoir management, citing advance rainfall forecasts and the opening of Deduru Oya and Kotmale reservoirs as factors that may have worsened downstream damage. He urged the Government to clarify what pre-disaster actions were taken, improve communications and access to affected villages, avoid using emergency regulations to restrict criticism, increase compensation for deaths, and amend procedures if necessary to address cases of persons buried in landslides who remain classified as missing. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri expressed condolences for those affected in Badulla and questioned the legality, transparency, Treasury linkage, and auditing of the proposed “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund. He said the Government failed to adequately anticipate, warn, evacuate, and manage the disaster despite heavy rainfall forecasts, citing displacement, deaths, missing persons, damaged houses, and continuing landslide risks in Badulla District. He called for a clear plan for the intensifying monsoon, safe shelter and supplies for affected people without partisan distribution, higher and faster relief payments than Rs. 25,000, and warned against using emergency regulations to suppress media reporting. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 3 December 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised concern that displaced residents in 17 camps in Uva Paranagama, including at Maspanna Ayurvedic Hospital and several surrounding areas, were reportedly being told to return to homes that may be destroyed or unsafe. He requested the Chief Government Organizer to investigate and, if confirmed, stop such action immediately. He also called for a united, nonpartisan national response without divisions of party, race, religion, caste or creed. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 1 December 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam said the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi would join other Opposition parties in leaving the sitting because insufficient parliamentary time had been allocated to discuss disaster relief and district-level needs. He cited severe impacts in the North, East, Central Province and Trincomalee, including the Mawilaru anicut breach, and questioned how ITAK-controlled local authorities and international support networks could coordinate with the Central Government. He argued that the Opposition had sought additional hours, even offering to facilitate passage of the Budget without debate, but that the limited debate time prevented MPs from raising affected communities’ concerns. Procedural: Opposition Statement and Parliamentary Scheduling Dispute Read →