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- 22 August 2025 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member sought the House’s agreement to extend the allotted time to conclude the debate, which was approved. He also directed that expunged content be removed from the Hansard by order of the Chair. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister raised a point of order concerning the recent hartal and the Sainthamaruthu issue. He stated that the hartal was held under the slogan “North and East are the Tamil homeland” and noted that the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress had supported it, while adding that discussions were ongoing with relevant parties regarding the Sainthamaruthu mosque matter. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that an appointment would be made. No further details were provided in the excerpt. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Rishad Bathiudeen asked whether an appointment would be made. No further context, position, or policy detail was provided in the quoted intervention. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the appointment in question would be made. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen briefly queried whether a referenced appointment had been made yet, seeking clarification on the status of that appointment. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala argued that human rights require equal application of the law and stronger independence among the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary, criticizing past abuses of power including executive overreach, pressure on MPs, and attacks on judicial independence. He said the National People’s Power Government is acting on its mandate by ending preferential treatment for the powerful and pursuing reforms such as repealing the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986, and abolishing parliamentary pensions. He framed these measures as part of broader efforts to strengthen institutional independence and access to justice. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a point of order challenging objections to federalism and stating that Tamil Arasu Katchi’s policy supports federal power-sharing, which he described as a recognized model comparable to systems in Switzerland, the United States and India. He urged the Government to explain federalism to the public, reciprocate respect in debate, and not subsume Tamil rights under development arguments. He also questioned opposition to an international inquiry into wartime allegations, arguing that if no crimes or injustices were committed there should be willingness to establish the truth. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem criticized the handling of the former President’s arrest after a CID visit, arguing that while equality before the law must apply, procedural courtesy should have been extended to a former Head of State through a B report, summons, and magistrate’s decision rather than detention before production. He questioned how a YouTuber appeared to predict the arrest in advance, suggesting possible improper disclosure and warning against public “exhibitionism” in justice processes. He also referred to the upcoming UN High Commissioner for Human Rights report debate in Geneva and welcomed the Government’s proposed independent Public Prosecutor’s Office, citing concerns about prosecutorial discretion, investigative capacity, forensic expertise, Tamil-speaking officers, and impunity. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara assumed the Chair. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the motion to adjourn Parliament. The motion, “That the Parliament do now adjourn,” was then proposed for consideration. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved an amendment to the Motion to change the specified time from 11.30 a.m. to 10.40 a.m. The amendment was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters and Sittings of Parliament Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara responded to remarks made in his absence, denying that he had spread inaccurate or fear-inducing claims about the health sector and stating that his concerns related to NMRA decisions on human immunoglobulin. He questioned why the drug was reintroduced after reported complications and deaths, why testing was not obtained from a laboratory outside India, and why reliance was placed on a privately held sample tested at an Indian zonal lab. He said he had corrected a prior error publicly and maintained that he had not misled Parliament. Procedural Matters and Sittings of Parliament Read →
- 22 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister, Bimal Rathnayake requested two weeks to provide the relevant answers to Parliament. Oral Questions (Second Round and Standing Order 27(2) Questions) Read →
- 22 August 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the question had been directed to the wrong Ministry and did not fall within his Ministry’s purview. He said the Cabinet of Ministers’ Secretariat had been informed and requested that the matter be referred to the relevant Ministry. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Read →
- 22 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam stated that he would ask the question. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Read →
- 22 August 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Minister of Health would respond when present, clarifying that this was not due to the significance of the newspaper reference. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Read →
- 22 August 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka clarified that his concern was not directed at the newspaper “Aruna” itself, but at the public impact of the matter being discussed. He requested that the relevant facts be ascertained. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Read →
- 22 August 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake asks for the name of the newspaper being referred to, seeking clarification during the debate. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Read →
- 22 August 2025 Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake stated that, despite in-principle agreement with the Vice-Chancellor, further action cannot proceed without a formal University Council decision. He noted concerns about the University’s potential maintenance burden and said discussions would be reopened once the University conveys a clear position, with the Member’s assistance requested in securing that decision. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Read →