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- 22 May 2026 Hon. Gnanamuttu Srinesan ITAK AI summary Hon. Gnanamuttu Srinesan paid tribute to the late Prof. Tissa Vitarana, noting his contributions as an intellectual, scientist, physician, and advocate for peace and civility. He also commemorated Nandana Gunathilaka for his egalitarian politics and public service, and conveyed condolences to the families of S.C. Muthukumarana, Chandradhasa Galappaththi, and Janaka Mahendra Adhikari. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary J.C. Alawathuwala joined the condolence motion for six former Members of Parliament, recalling Chandradasa Galappaththi’s service to Ampara and Digamadulla through local government, Parliament, and the Eastern Provincial Council, particularly in infrastructure development. He also paid tribute to Nandana Gunathilake’s role in rebuilding the JVP, later parliamentary and mayoral service, and Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s contributions as a scientist, LSSP politician, MP, and Minister. He further acknowledged the public service and regional contributions of S.C. Muthukumarana, Janak Mahendra Adhikari, and T. Kanagasabai, and conveyed condolences to their families. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe expressed condolences on the deaths of several former Members of Parliament, with an extended tribute to Hon. (Prof.) Tissa Vitarana. He outlined Prof. Vitarana’s contributions as a physician, virologist, research leader, university teacher, international consultant, LSSP leader, parliamentarian, minister, and former Governor, highlighting his role in disease control, vaccination policy, medical research infrastructure, science and technology initiatives, and public service. He also conveyed condolences to the families of Hon. Chandradasa Galappaththi, Hon. Nandana Gunathilake, Hon. S. C. Muthukumarana, Hon. Janak Mahendra Adhikari and Hon. T. Kanagasabai. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem paid tribute to several late former Members, with particular emphasis on Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s role as LSSP leader, Cabinet colleague, committee member, advocate of devolution, chair of the All Party Representative Committee, and contributor to science and public health. He also recalled Vitarana’s opposition to the compulsory cremation of Muslim COVID-19 victims and conveyed condolences to his family. Hakeem further commemorated Chandradasa Galappaththi, S. C. Muthukumarana, Janak Mahendra Adhikari, and T. Kanagasabai, noting their regional service, political roles, and his personal or political associations with them, and extended condolences to their families. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka paid condolences to six former parliamentarians, highlighting Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s contributions as a virologist, Director of the Medical Research Institute, LSSP leader, minister, and committee chair. He also recalled the public service of Nandana Gunathilake, Chandradasa Galappaththi, Janak Mahendra Adhikari, S. C. Muthukumarana, and T. Kanagasabai through local government, provincial councils, Parliament, ministerial roles, and community work. He conveyed sympathies to their families and acknowledged their service across different parties, regions, and periods. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake begins to raise an issue concerning “interference,” but the provided speech excerpt is incomplete. No specific argument, proposal, question, or policy context can be determined from the available text. Ministerial Statement: Cybersecurity Incidents and Response Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested the Chair’s indulgence to raise a single question, emphasizing that the matter was important. No substantive issue or policy detail was stated in the excerpt. Ministerial Statement: Cybersecurity Incidents and Response Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter under discussion was important, without providing further details, proposals, or questions. Ministerial Statement: Cybersecurity Incidents and Response Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, reminded a Member to be brief because the House was scheduled to proceed with a vote of condolence. Ministerial Statement: Cybersecurity Incidents and Response Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning requested additional time to provide an answer. Standing Order 27(2) Questions: CESS Phase-out and Currency Depreciation Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, a request was made for two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Question No. 10 - Trade/Commerce Question Stood Down Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara requested that a Party Leaders’ meeting be convened. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised a point of order, indicating that the matter concerned a serious national economic issue. The excerpt provided does not include further details on the specific issue, proposal, or request raised. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri urged that the Opposition be given the opportunity being discussed in the debate. The request was framed as an appeal for procedural accommodation. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Under Standing Order 115, Chaminda Wijesiri stated that the Speaker is responsible for proposing the convening of the Parliamentary Business Committee and setting its agenda, with assistance from the Leader of the House and the Leader of the Opposition. He urged that guidance and scheduling for the committee’s meeting should therefore come from the Speaker. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that his side was not obstructing the proceedings. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Requested the Chair or relevant authorities to facilitate the matter under discussion. The intervention was brief and procedural, without elaborating on the specific issue or making further policy arguments. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Requested that a Party Leaders’ meeting be convened, indicating that this was the sole demand being made. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Government and elected President are responsible for addressing the current national situation and are taking action. He noted that Parliament held a two-day debate on the dollar issue, that the Government had heard the Opposition’s views, and that a Parliamentary Business Committee meeting is expected in early June or at the end of the month. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →