Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 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 | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva questioned whether the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund” for post-Michaung resettlement and infrastructure restoration had been legally established, despite government communications stating it was under the Presidential Secretariat. He asked the Government to table the legal instrument creating the Fund, arguing that public funds require statutory authority, parliamentary approval, and auditability. He further raised concerns about monies being directed to a Deputy Secretary to the Treasury account and called for the Fund to be properly constituted and submitted for audit. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi moved that Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athawuda take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Athawuda assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, to speak and informed him he had 12 minutes. The Presiding Member then requested that a Member propose Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athawuda to take the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees called on Hon. (Mrs.) Anushka Thilakarathne, Attorney-at-Law, to speak next and informed her that she had eight minutes for her speech. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella stated that both she and her father held electoral mandates directly from voters, emphasizing her father’s 36 years in elected office. She contrasted this with Members who entered Parliament through the National List. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe responded to an allegation of “family politics,” rejecting comparisons involving her party’s General Secretary and stating that her own political position was earned through her work rather than inheritance. She urged Members not to use parliamentary time for unverified claims and to present accurate, updated information. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law, was called to speak next and allocated seven minutes. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees called on Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody to speak and informed him that he had eight minutes. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson of Committees and allocated eight minutes to speak. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Chathuranga Abeysinghe made a brief remark indicating that a name he had mentioned could not realistically be avoided. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or procedural demand was made in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Rohini Kumari Wijerathna raised a brief point of order, noting that her name had been mentioned while she was not present in the Chamber. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Anuradha Jayaratne, Attorney-at-Law NDF AI summary Hon. Anuradha Jayaratne supported the call for a plan after Cyclone “Ditwah” but criticized the proposed Select Committee composition as inadequate for accountability, urging a genuinely empowered, fact-based inquiry into dam operations, evacuations and the roles of Engineers-in-Charge. He alleged failures in water management at Kotmale, including removal of an experienced technical officer, lack of controlled pre-releases, poor communication and emergency coordination, and called for practical evacuation plans for each dam. He proposed reforming the Disaster Management Centre into an independent authority with statutory powers, modelled on FEMA, to coordinate warnings, resources and local officials during disasters. He also rejected claims that Ambuluwawa caused flooding in Gampola and denied allegations regarding cable-car investments and Ambuluwawa revenues, inviting investigation while cautioning against derailing projects through rumours. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 1) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna moved an Adjournment Motion on the devastation caused by Cyclone “Ditwah,” arguing that the Government bore responsibility for inadequate action on prior meteorological warnings and had not presented clear data or a coherent disaster management plan. She called for structured post-disaster rebuilding, including compensation, resettlement, livelihood restoration, infrastructure, disease prevention and psychosocial care, and criticized the lack of written guidelines from relevant authorities on compensation, landslide risk zones and displaced persons. She urged the immediate preparation and implementation of an emergency disaster management plan using international benchmarks, with the involvement of MPs and local representatives. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 1) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, moved the procedural motion that Parliament adjourn. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or debate was raised in the statement. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 1) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to without further recorded remarks. Motion to amend sitting hours and Select Committee appointment Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka moved, at the request of Opposition Members, to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee to examine Sri Lanka’s preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah and report recommendations to Parliament. The motion cites the scale of the disaster, prior parliamentary precedents such as inquiries into the Easter Sunday attacks and the economic crisis, and claims that advance warnings had been issued by the Department of Meteorology and foreign agencies. It proposes powers for the Committee to summon persons and documents, obtain expert assistance, present interim reports, continue despite adjournment or prorogation, and submit a final report within three months of its first meeting unless extended by Parliament. Motion to amend sitting hours and Select Committee appointment Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved an amendment to the Motion changing the time from “11.30 a.m.” to “10.40 a.m.” The amendment was agreed to, resulting in an additional 45 minutes being allocated. Motion to amend sitting hours and Select Committee appointment Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to a Standing Order 27(2) question covering Akkaraipattu Base Hospital, Tellippalai Base Hospital and Jaffna Teaching Hospital, while cautioning that such broad questions could create time-management difficulties. He stated that the Akkaraipattu Medical Superintendent, Dr. I.M. Jawahir, was appointed with Public Service Commission approval and that several complaints against him have led to cautions, concluded files, and ongoing preliminary inquiries into alleged financial irregularities, treatment delays and an unauthorized media briefing. He said the GMOA demand for the MS’s removal could not be acted on before inquiries are completed, as pre-judgment may expose officials to litigation, and described the strike as unjustified due to its impact on the public. On Tellippalai Base Hospital, he said complaints are under disciplinary review, with a Governor-appointed fact-finding committee and a Ministry Rapid Response Unit preliminary inquiry proceeding. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested time from the Chair to provide an answer. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order objecting that Tamil minority Members allocated eight minutes are often left with only two or three minutes when called late in proceedings. He asked the Chair to address the loss of speaking time and cited Hon. Risvy Sally’s previous handling of sittings as an example of allowing both sides to speak properly. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Read →