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. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the committee proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara presided. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra supported the motion to remove IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, arguing that the Committee of Inquiry had addressed claims that the matter was sub judice and that the charges against him involved serious misconduct, including alleged abetment, conspiracy, and evasion of court. She cited the Supreme Court’s 14 December 2023 judgment concerning torture allegations against Tennakoon, including the “Siddhalepa” incident, and said the motion was necessary to address impunity in the Police. She criticized both the Rajapaksa-aligned Opposition for attempting to obstruct the debate and the SJB for not fully acknowledging the Government’s role in bringing the removal motion forward. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana supported the debate on the motion to remove T.M.W. Deshbandu Tennakoon as IGP, noting that it was based on the 206-page final report of the committee appointed under the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002. He described the process as unprecedented in his parliamentary experience and said it sends a message to public officers not to act for political ends. He cautioned against blaming the entire Police or public service for the actions of one officer, while stressing that officials in authority must guide officers properly to avoid future consequences. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Gunasekara supported the removal of Deshbandu Tennakoon, describing it as part of the Government’s anti-corruption mandate and saying other issues would be addressed in stages. He defended the restructuring of youth associations and the National Youth Services Council, stating that over 12,700 youth clubs had been formed through a defined grassroots electoral process using secret ballots and that the first National Youth Convention since 1993 had been held. He rejected allegations of politicisation, citing past examples where previous governments allegedly used the NYSC for party and electoral purposes, and said the current programme was intended to expand opportunities for village youth while addressing concerns through discussion. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a procedural objection, asking the Chair to ensure order in the House before recognizing Members to speak. He complained that he had been waiting since the morning and that speaking opportunities due to the Opposition had been given to the Government side, requesting protection of his full seven-minute allocation. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Member questioned whether the Chair had determined that the debate could proceed without prejudice to a pending court case. He sought a direct yes-or-no ruling from the Deputy Chairperson on that procedural issue. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly requested 20 seconds to speak, without making any substantive argument or policy proposal. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural complaint that his microphone is being turned off when he attempts to speak in Parliament. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to the proceedings, stating that the handling of the matter was improper. He requested that he be asked to clarify his point before any further action or judgment was made. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary A point of order was raised, and the Chair was asked to determine its admissibility. The intervention focused solely on whether the matter met the procedural requirements to be entertained under parliamentary rules. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order and requested the Deputy Chairperson’s permission to be heard. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was stated in the excerpt. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded speech. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order by citing Standing Order 91(f), asserting Members should not refer in motions or debates to matters under adjudication or awaiting judicial decision. He requested permission to make his point under the Standing Orders, emphasizing his procedural right to do so. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the removal proceedings against IGP Deshbandu Tennakoon under the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, arguing that the holder of the office must meet a high standard given the Police’s role in law and order. He cited Supreme Court guidance in the Express Pearl case on public officers’ duties, discretion and accountability, and referred to findings against officials as examples relevant to police leadership. He rejected objections based on Standing Order 91(1) and sub judice, contrasting the present procedure with the impeachment of Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, and said the NPP had previously pursued legal and public action on related concerns. He also referred to SC (FR) 107/2011, in which Deshbandu Tennakoon was fined Rs. 5 million, as further evidence supporting the case for removal. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and Samagi Jana Sandhanaya support the motion to remove Deshbandu Tennakoon as IGP, arguing that they had consistently opposed his appointment as illegal and unconstitutional, including through votes in the Constitutional Council and fundamental rights petitions. He questioned why the JVP/NPP did not oppose the appointment publicly or in court at the time, and criticized the process by which the Speaker used a casting vote after abstentions. He also warned the Government against reducing the powers of the Constitutional Council, saying it would weaken democratic checks and balances. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa argued that the debate concerned matters pending before court and had proceeded in violation of Standing Order 91(f), urging the Speaker or Deputy Speaker to take responsibility or formally suspend Standing Orders if such a debate was to be allowed. He said investigations and legal action should proceed fairly without political interference, alleging politicisation of the police, public service transfers, recruitment, and prosecutions of former security officials. He stated that he and his party would abstain from voting because the matter was sub judice, while calling on Parliament and the Opposition to ensure due process and adherence to Standing Orders. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister argued that the removal proceedings concerning Deshbandu Tennakoon were being conducted lawfully under the Constitution and the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002. He linked the debate to the Government’s stated commitment to the rule of law, citing public grievances during the 2022 Aragalaya and asserting that the current administration has sought to ensure that Ministers and MPs are not above the law. He rejected Opposition criticisms as baseless and said following legal procedure, rather than using political power summarily, was a strength of the Government. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi formally seconded the motion under consideration. The motion was then put to the House and agreed to. Privilege Motion: Suspension of Live Telecast Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the privilege matter raised on 09 May 2025 by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, concerning the suspension of live telecasts of speeches based on alleged misleading claims, be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The motion was made under Standing Order 118B for the Committee’s consideration. Privilege Motion: Suspension of Live Telecast Read →