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- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Prasanna Diyunuge of Wevelwala Road, Galle, was presented and accepted for submission to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary Accepted a petition from Mr. R.P. Newton Ratnayake of Mangala Road, Mankadawala, Saliyapura, Anuradhapura, for presentation to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented the report of the Special Meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability on updating Sri Lanka’s Climate Prosperity Plan to address climate change, which was ordered to lie upon the Table. He thanked representatives of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, including Mohamed Nasheed and other officials, and urged Members to study the report carefully with a view to implementing the Climate Prosperity Plan in Sri Lanka. Committee Reports Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Jagath Vithana stated that he had raised a Question of Privilege on 5 August concerning an allegation made by Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on a television channel that he possessed illegal weapons. He indicated that, as of the date of this intervention, the matter remained unresolved or unanswered. Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara raised a privilege concern, stating that alleged threats to his life had not received any recorded attention or decision. He asked the Speaker to consider the implications for ordinary citizens if even MPs’ privilege-related complaints remain unresolved. Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Dilip Wedaarachchi stated that two months had passed since he raised a Question of Privilege, indicating concern over the delay in addressing it. He sought the Speaker’s attention to the pending matter in the context of parliamentary privilege proceedings. Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa asked the Speaker to address pending Questions of Privilege raised by MPs Kachirathna, Dilip Wedaarachchi and Jagath Vithana, noting that no rulings, referrals to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, or inquiries had been made despite the passage of several months. He requested a statement to the House and urged that those matters be formally examined. Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 8 October 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker announced that, under Article 79 of the Constitution, he had certified the “National Building Research Institute” Bill and the “Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment)” Bill on 7 October 2025. He also informed the House that a motion may be brought to refer to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges the privilege matter raised by Hon. Chamindrani Kiriella regarding an allegation made at COPE on 17 July 2025. Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that Parliament adjourn, initiating the formal adjournment procedure. No substantive policy matters or proposals were raised. Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put to the House and agreed to. Motion to Amend Standing Orders of Parliament Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Moved an amendment to Standing Order 119(4), under Standing Order 137, to empower the Committee on Public Accounts to refer suspected serious financial fraud or corruption identified in Auditor General reports directly to the Bribery Commission or the Inspector-General of Police for legal action. The proposal seeks to formalize a direct referral mechanism from the Committee when such conclusions arise during its examinations. Motion to Amend Standing Orders of Parliament Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved that the Bill be read a Third time and sought leave to correct typographical, printing, grammatical and numbering errors, along with consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read a Third time and passed. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan responded to concerns raised about renewing driving licences for Sri Lankans working in Italy, stating that previous governments had failed to create a process. He said he had raised the matter in Parliament and that the Foreign Affairs Ministry, following discussions with Italian diplomatic officials, expected to establish a renewal process within about two months. He rejected the Opposition’s criticism as inaccurate and said the Government was taking steps to address the issue for Sri Lankans overseas. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed the Chair in place of Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy argued that debate on prohibited stimulants should remain focused on doping in sport rather than broader political accusations about drugs and crime. He urged the Government to concentrate on lawmaking, coordination, investment facilitation, sports development, and implementation of useful proposals regardless of party origin, while also delivering promised justice for the Easter Sunday attacks. He raised concerns about school-related policies, social issues, and bureaucratic delays, and called for stronger support for Sri Lankans in Italy, including restoration of the driving licence conversion MoU and improved consular services in Rome. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala supported the Anti-Doping Amendment, stating that it updates the 2013 framework to align with international conventions and WADA requirements while meeting domestic needs. He rejected Opposition criticisms, including claims about legal wording affecting children and allegations against Deputy Minister Geetha Jayasinghe and Minister W. A. Samarasinghe, citing a court order that declined to name them as suspects. He also referred to ongoing investigations into the Wasim Thajudeen murder, alleged false claims by former party associates, a reported sale of a parliamentary seat, and the container matter, urging that inquiries proceed without interference. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad seconded the motion before the House, after which the question was put and agreed to. Following the decision, the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara took the Chair. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Sugath Thilakaratne JJB AI summary Hon. Sugath Thilakaratne moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 7 October 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman began raising three questions about an appointment referenced by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekera. He stated that the Governors who provided recommendations had not done so in a personal capacity, indicating a challenge to how those recommendations were being characterized. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →