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- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa responded to the Speaker’s ruling, stating that he was not challenging it but emphasizing the supremacy of people’s sovereignty and the role of Parliament within the system of checks and balances. He argued that the Constitutional Council and Parliament have responsibilities to safeguard institutional independence, and said the Opposition’s request for a Select Committee was intended to protect and promote the independence of the Judiciary. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa responded to the Speaker’s ruling by saying he was not challenging its substance, but wished to reaffirm democratic principles. He emphasized that the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary derive their authority from the people’s sovereignty under the Constitution, and that separation of powers and checks and balances must guide how each branch exercises its powers. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order objecting to the final sentence of the Speaker’s ruling, arguing that it violated a basic Standing Order. He stated that the principle of separation of powers does not prevent Parliament from establishing criteria for judicial officers. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC raised a point of Order during the sitting. No substantive argument, proposal, or issue is included in the provided excerpt. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2), arguing that the scope of the proceedings must be confined to matters permitted under that rule. He referred to Erskine May’s Parliamentary Practice, specifically the section on the extent of Parliament’s legislative authority, in the context of a discussion on people’s sovereignty raised by Hon. Ajith P. Perera. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of Order under Standing Order 92(2). No substantive issue or request beyond invoking that procedural provision was stated in the excerpt. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka argued that disputes among the Judiciary, Parliament, and Executive should be addressed by elected representatives as part of safeguarding the people’s sovereignty. He objected to the Speaker’s rejection of a requested Committee, claiming it undermined constitutional rights and the public mandate of Parliament. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly intervened to ask whether the allotted speaking time was one minute. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requests the Speaker to grant him one minute to speak. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to first read a previous ruling delivered by Anura Bandaranaike, noting that he had read and marked it. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected to the Speaker’s conduct, arguing that it undermined a power previously articulated by Anura Bandaranaike. He stated that the Speaker’s actions were unacceptable. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera welcomed the Speaker’s detailed ruling by recalling former Speaker Anura Bandaranaike’s 2001 assertion of parliamentary supremacy. He emphasized that, under Article 4(c) of the Constitution, judicial power is vested in Parliament and exercised through the courts. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 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 welcomed the Speaker’s determination on the matter and reminded the House that, under Standing Orders, a Speaker’s ruling cannot be debated. He argued that there was therefore no valid point of order, and contrasted past government pressure on the Judiciary with what he described as current attempts by others to pressure it. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requests permission to present his side or position to the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is raised in the statement. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara began by drawing attention to Article 4 of the Constitution, indicating that his remarks would concern constitutional provisions on the exercise of sovereignty. The available excerpt is incomplete and does not include any specific proposal, demand, or detailed argument beyond this constitutional reference. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested a few minutes to speak, appealing to fairness in allowing the Opposition time in the debate or proceedings. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order and requested a few minutes to address the House. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was stated in the excerpt. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →