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- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented on behalf of Mrs. Jnanawathi Gurusinghe of Ethkaladura, Thanabaddegama, Paluwatta, and Mrs. Leelawathi of Gonagala Pura, Galthuduwa. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presentation Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Accepted a petition from C.P. Chandrapala of Vihara Area, Medawachchiya, for presentation to Parliament. Petitions Presentation Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary A petition from W.G.N. Thusitha Ranasinghe of No. 27, Saliyajaya Junction, Housing Scheme was presented and accepted. Petitions Presentation Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on the 2026 Appropriation Bill, covering the fiscal, financial and economic assumptions underlying estimated expenditure and revenue. He said Parliament requires adequate analytical capacity under Article 148 and urged that funding for the Parliamentary Budget Office, established by the 2023 Act, be increased during the Committee Stage, noting the current allocation of Rs. 8 million plus Rs. 3 million capital expenditure was insufficient. He highlighted discrepancies in 2025 budget assumptions, including lower-than-projected nominal GDP growth and inflation, while noting unexpected revenue from vehicle import taxes and Treasury cash surpluses as matters examined in the report. Committee Report: Public Finance Committee on Appropriation Bill 2026 Read →
- 14 November 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Mr. Speaker admonished Members for using inappropriate and unparliamentary language in the Chamber, stating that such conduct undermines parliamentary decorum and calling for greater discipline in proceedings. He also presented specified sections of the Auditor-General’s Reports for the financial years 2023 and 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, after which Parliament agreed that the reports be printed. Opening and Announcements: Use of Unparliamentary Language Read →
- 13 November 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna’s contribution consists only of addressing the Presiding Member and contains no substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation, policy, or events. Adjournment Motion: National Strategic Plan for Eye Health Read →
- 13 November 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly responded to interruptions during his remarks, noting that someone had shouted “Boo” and called him mad. Part of his statement was ordered expunged by the Chair, after which he concluded by saying, “It is not us,” and thanked the House. Adjournment Motion: National Strategic Plan for Eye Health Read →
- 13 November 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly stated that the matter being addressed was his Adjournment Motion. No substantive details, proposals, or arguments were provided in the excerpt. Adjournment Motion: National Strategic Plan for Eye Health Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna moved an Adjournment Motion urging the Ministry of Health to adopt and operationalize the National Strategic Plan for Eye Health, aimed at reducing avoidable blindness through expanded cataract surgery, screening for diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, school eye checks, staff training, tele-ophthalmology and AI-assisted screening. He cited high levels of vision impairment, a large cataract surgery backlog, regional disparities in access, and high private-sector costs as reasons for urgent implementation. He stated that a proposal sent to the President in January and forwarded to the Health Minister in June had not been actioned, and asked when the Ministry would respond and implement the plan. Adjournment Motion: National Strategic Plan for Eye Health Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara moved the adjournment of Parliament. The presiding member then proposed the question on the adjournment motion. Adjournment Motion: National Strategic Plan for Eye Health Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella argued that the Government’s 2026 Budget does not adequately fulfil its policy commitments and that Parliament, under Article 148, must scrutinize public finance and implementation. She cited weak progress on 2025 Budget allocations, including no progress on a Rs. 500 million sports allocation and low ministry spending, and referred to Fitch’s warning on fiscal risks. She welcomed the Rs. 200 wage increase for the estate community while highlighting previous measures for estate workers, and called for greater funding for women’s empowerment, stating that the Rs. 440 million allocation is insufficient for women-headed households. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration moved that Hon. M.K.M. Aslam take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. Imran Maharoof vacated the Chair and Hon. M.K.M. Aslam assumed it. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Invoking Standing Order 92(2), Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the procedure allowing a Deputy Minister to respond in the House if a Motion against a Deputy Minister cannot be brought. His intervention sought clarification on the application of the Standing Orders in that context. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided text. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam’s brief intervention was an accusatory outburst directed at another member, stating that they “should be impeached.” No substantive policy argument, legislative proposal, or detailed grounds for impeachment were presented in the excerpt provided. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera raised a Point of Order in response to allegations by Hon. Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam. He rejected the claim that Tri-Forces personnel were involved in the spread of drugs, stating that he had rejected the same allegation the previous day and continued to do so. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order, stating that his name had not been read. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera made only a brief procedural remark, thanking the Presiding Member. No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand was raised. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was stated in the provided extract. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved proposing that Hon. Imran Maharoof take the Chair. The House agreed, after which Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda left the Chair and Hon. Imran Maharoof assumed it. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →