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 October 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister answered that the relevant Establishments Code provisions and Public Administration Circulars No. 32/91(ii) and No. 12/2021 apply to public officers with political rights appointed as Mayors or Chairpersons of Local Authorities. He stated that such officers may receive seven days’ duty leave per month for local authority duties, or take no-pay leave for the full tenure, and that the two Samurdhi Chairpersons concerned were granted duty leave accordingly while continuing normal departmental duties on other working days. He further clarified that receiving both the government salary and the allowance for the Chairperson post is not prohibited under the cited circular. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media requested one week to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara briefly rose in Parliament to pose a question. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. L.D. Swarnalatha of Mattegoda was presented to Parliament by the Member. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Nishantha Perera informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. Walawwe Durage Samantha Wijewardhana of Ranabima, Gannoruwa, Peradeniya. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. G.L.R. Mendis of Thammita, Makevita, was presented and accepted for submission to Parliament. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. P.A.D.A. Gunathilaka of Galle Road, Panadura, was presented to Parliament. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Housing presented two petitions for acceptance: one from K.M. Anil Indrakumara Kariyawasam of Pulastigama, Polonnaruwa, and another from K.W. Tharshi of Hingurakgoda. The intervention was procedural and did not include debate on policy or legislation. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika presented to Parliament the Sectoral Oversight Committee report on State Administration, Justice and Civil Security. The report covered the 2023 and 2024 annual performance reports of the relevant Public Administration ministries and the District Secretariats of Ampara, Trincomalee, Jaffna, Vavuniya, Mannar, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Batticaloa, and was ordered to lie upon the Table. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 October 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced that a motion may be moved to refer the privilege matter raised by Hon. Nalin Hewage on 9 July 2025, concerning a news report in the “Ada” newspaper of 28 May 2025, to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He also proceeded to the item on Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa JJB AI summary Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa stated that he seconded and supported the Motion brought by Hon. Roshan Akmeemana. Adjournment Motion: Release of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Lands in Trincomalee District Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Hon. Roshan Akmeemana moved an Adjournment Motion urging the release of Sri Lanka Ports Authority lands in 11 Grama Niladhari divisions in the Trincomalee Town and Gravets DS Division to long-time resident families. He said the lands were vested in the SLPA by Gazette No. 314/10 of 1984, but about 790 hectares have since been identified as non-essential to port needs and are occupied by approximately 4,672 families. He stated that discussions with local officials, the SLPA and the Minister of Ports had led to a political decision to release lands for around 5,000 families, and requested that the administrative process be expedited to grant legal title. Adjournment Motion: Release of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Lands in Trincomalee District Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved the motion that Parliament adjourn. The Presiding Member then proposed the question to the House. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Presiding Member to allow Opposition Members a few additional minutes for speeches in future sittings. He argued that while the Leader of the House often speaks for 30 to 40 minutes, other Members are limited to about 4 to 5 minutes, and asked that this be addressed by mutual consent. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala criticized the Supplementary Estimate for Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, saying that large reallocations and low project progress rates at district level reflected weak implementation and management. He urged the Government, ahead of the next Budget, to set clear priorities and ensure allocated funds are effectively executed. He also defended the Opposition’s role in past action against the then Chief Justice and said scrutiny of the Government’s policy statement “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” was a legitimate accountability function. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed the Chair. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan thanked the Minister for his assurance and noted that the President’s letter, which he tabled, states the matter is “presently under review,” indicating recognition of an issue. He urged the Minister to pursue the matter decisively and not handle it in the manner he attributed to the State Minister. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to interruptions during the debate, noting that those urging others to remain on topic were themselves digressing. He asked what the Point of Order was, seeking procedural clarification from the Chair. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 91(e), objecting that a Member’s remarks were straying from the subject under debate. He specifically argued that references to events from 1988–89 were unrelated and should not be continued. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva cautioned against generalizing about all members of a political party, stating that both good and bad individuals exist in every party. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →