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- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly noted to Hon. Ajith P. Perera that he had two more minutes remaining, apparently referring to the time available for a parliamentary contribution. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was made in the excerpt. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to being limited to two minutes, stating that he had more to say. He argued that part of his allotted speaking time had already been taken and sought additional time to continue. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary An addendum was presented for tabling. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that the relevant Cabinet Paper be tabled in Parliament, stating that it was not currently available to Members. He said this would allow Parliament to decide on and discuss the matter. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody noted that the document under consideration was not the original version and that an addendum had subsequently been presented. He requested that the addendum be examined. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that, if the referenced item or document was available, it be brought and shown to the House. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody clarified that, before opening a bid, an addendum had been issued to all bidders requiring submissions both with and without tax. He stated that bidders were duly notified and action was taken accordingly, but that the relevant part was later removed by the Presiding Member. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had been allocated 14 minutes to speak. No substantive policy position, question, or proposal was made in the provided excerpt. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Dr. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam stated that resettled communities continue to face unresolved issues. He also responded briefly to references made by other Members, including a remark concerning the Tamil Arasu Kachchi, saying his party would manage its own affairs. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is recorded in the provided extract. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam responded to Hon. Nizam Kariapper’s question regarding a meeting held with the President the previous day. He stated that, regardless of media reports, the President had listened carefully and indicated that a future process would be established to discuss a needed political solution. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson ruled that no Point of Order arose from the preceding intervention. He then called Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam to speak, allocating him nine minutes. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary Kitnan Selvaraj’s contribution was expunged on the order of the Chair. The only remaining remark indicates he was responding to or characterizing another Member’s speech, with no substantive argument or proposal preserved in the record. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson invited Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj to state his Point of Order during the proceedings. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj briefly rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue, question, or proposal is recorded in the provided excerpt. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order citing Standing Orders on imputing improper motives and relevance to the subject under debate. He questioned why Hon. Ilankumaran was allegedly allowed to speak outside the Power and Energy debate without interruption, contrasting it with his own earlier interruption, and asked the Chair to explain the application of the rules. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Archchuna to raise a Point of Order and invited him to state it. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary A Point of Order was raised without any further substantive remarks, proposals, or questions recorded in the excerpt. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that they had about two minutes remaining to conclude their remarks. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. K. Ilankumaran was called to speak and informed that he had nine minutes for his remarks. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →