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- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order asking the Chair to allow Opposition Members to speak without interruption. He cited Standing Order No. 91(a), which requires Members to address their observations to the Speaker, in support of his procedural objection. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj JJB AI summary A motion was moved for Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne to take the Chair. The House agreed, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Ariyarathne presided. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe argued that if the Opposition opposes unlawful acts, it should not withhold its vote on the matter before the House. He stated that the Government had demonstrated its approach through action rather than words. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper objected to a matter before the House, stating that it was “very unfair.” The intervention was brief and did not specify the issue or propose a remedy. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, requested that he be given five minutes to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded statement. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake acknowledged the Speaker’s authority but raised a procedural concern that extending the allotted time would create difficulties for Members. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC objected to an action or decision as being unfair. No further context, proposal, or specific issue was provided in the available speech text. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural concern about whether the sitting time was being extended, noting that such a change would affect other scheduled business. He said arrangements had been made, including withdrawing Minister Chandana Abeyratne’s scheduled speech, to enable a vote at 4.00 p.m., and emphasized the need for time management. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper stated that he would conclude his remarks within five minutes. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that he did not have authority to take the requested action. He noted that the vote needed to be taken at 4.00 p.m., addressing the Speaker on the timing of proceedings. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper requested that he be allowed five minutes to speak. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested that the vote be taken at 4.00 p.m. He noted that when Government and Opposition speakers exceed their allotted speaking time, it reduces the time available for Members scheduled to speak later. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, objected to a point made in the Chamber and questioned the basis for it, asking from which period or person’s tenure the matter being discussed was taken. The intervention was brief and procedural in nature, seeking clarification or correction rather than presenting a substantive policy argument. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper objected that his allotted speaking time had been reduced from seven minutes to three minutes, questioning how and why the change was made and whether the time had been taken from the Opposition. He declined to proceed with his speech in protest. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake requested time to respond to Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe and referred to a recent fire near the Heritage Hotel at Pothanagama junction in Anuradhapura. He urged Samarasinghe to visit the location and proposed that they debate the matter in Parliament the following week. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe responded to a claim made by Chamara Sampath regarding veteran artist Mahinda Pathirage, stating that the remarks were false. He clarified that the house and family-owned land in question belonged to Pathirage, located near Tissa Wewa road, and urged Members to use Parliament to present facts rather than make inaccurate allegations. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the creation of police committees operating under the direction of the Chair of the Development Committee. He argued that such arrangements, including appointments such as “Division Officer,” were unprecedented and improper. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Minister to clarify who the “Division Officer” referred to in the relevant provision is and who is responsible for appointing that officer. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala rejected claims that Public Safety Committees had been politicized, stating that their secretary is the local Grama Niladhari, the chair is a respected community member, and the convener is the Community Police officer, with no politicians included. He said the cited criticism relied on a selective reading of a circular and argued that facilitation by the Divisional Secretary or Development Committee Chair does not amount to political interference. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara said he supported removing Deshabandu Tennakoon but argued that Parliament must follow proper procedure and consider pending Supreme Court cases and sub judice concerns. He questioned the fairness of related accountability over the Easter attacks, arguing that officials who gave, received, or failed to act on intelligence were being treated inconsistently. He also alleged that new Public Safety Committee arrangements politicize local policing structures, and raised concerns that agreements with India are being withheld from public access despite assurances under the Right to Information framework. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →