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- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen supported the condolence motion for five former Members, paying tribute to Aberatna Banda Herath Pilapitiya, W.B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardena, Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, and Malini Fonseka for their public service and extending condolences to their families, districts, parties, and communities. He gave particular emphasis to Mr. Sampanthan’s role as TNA Leader and Opposition Leader, describing him as a moderate political figure who advocated through democratic means for Tamils, Muslims, Catholics, and Sinhalese. He urged contemporary politicians to learn from Sampanthan’s approach by avoiding communal blame, addressing injustices democratically, and building unity between Tamil and Muslim communities, especially in the North and East. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara paid tribute to former MPs Aberatna Pilapitiya, Lucky Jayawardena, W.B. Ekanayake, R. Sampanthan and Malini Fonseka, recalling their public service in Parliament, provincial councils, ministerial roles and other national contributions. He highlighted Pilapitiya’s service to Kalawana and Sabaragamuwa, Jayawardena’s Central Province and parliamentary career, Ekanayake’s ministerial work in highways, irrigation and disaster management, Sampanthan’s defence of parliamentary democracy and national unity, and Fonseka’s contribution to cinema and later parliamentary service. He conveyed personal and party condolences to their families. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem paid tribute during condolence motions to former MPs Aberatna Pilapitiya, Lucky Jayawardena, W.B. Ekanayake, Malini Fonseka and R. Sampanthan, recalling their parliamentary, provincial, ministerial and public contributions. He highlighted Pilapitiya’s role in UNP politics in Sabaragamuwa, Jayawardena’s service in Kandy and Udunuwara, Ekanayake’s work in the North Central Province, and Fonseka’s enduring contribution to Sinhala cinema and her collegial conduct in Parliament. He gave particular emphasis to Sampanthan, describing him as a statesman and leading Tamil parliamentary figure, noting his role in the TULF, post-1983 politics, the Indo-Lanka Accord process, the formation of the TNA, and his insistence that any North-East merger required Muslim consent. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka paid tribute in a condolence debate to former Members Aberatna Pilapitiya, Lucky Jayawardena, W.B. Ekanayake, Rajavarothiam Sampanthan and Malini Fonseka, recalling their public service and contributions. He highlighted Pilapitiya’s development work in Kalawana, Jayawardena’s roles in the Central Provincial Council and water supply initiatives, Ekanayake’s service to Rajarata through provincial and ministerial posts, and Sampanthan’s national and international stature as a Tamil leader and former Opposition Leader. He also noted Malini Fonseka’s contribution to the arts and her constructive engagement on reviving the film industry, and extended condolences to the families of all those commemorated. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala supported the condolence motions for the late R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W.B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardena, and Malini Fonseka. He highlighted Sampanthan’s long parliamentary service, role as Opposition Leader, and defence of democracy during a constitutional crisis, and recalled the public service of Pilapitiya, Jayawardena, and Ekanayake through Parliament, Provincial Councils, and ministerial roles. He also noted Malini Fonseka’s contribution to cinema and her five years in Parliament, extending condolences to the families and communities of all those commemorated. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran briefly participated in the debate on Votes of Condolence for former Members of Parliament, expressing his intention to join the proceedings. No specific tribute, proposal, or policy issue was raised in the excerpt provided. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa paid tribute to several deceased public figures, led by R. Sampanthan, whom he described as a democratic, humanitarian leader committed to Sri Lanka’s unity, sovereignty and inclusive development across all provinces. He also offered condolences for Lucky Jayawardana, A. Pilapitiya and W.B. Ekanayake, recalling their public service in local, provincial and national office, particularly in community development, agriculture and irrigation. He further commemorated Malani Fonseka’s contribution to Sri Lankan cinema and the arts, noting her national and international recognition and conveying condolences to her family. Vote of Condolence: Late Hon. Rajavarothiam Sampanthan and Others Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved votes of condolence for former parliamentarians Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, W.B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana and A. Pilapitiya, outlining their political careers, public offices, family details and dates of demise. He paid particular tribute to Sampanthan’s long parliamentary service, leadership of ITAK/TNA, role as Leader of the Opposition, advocacy for peace and reconciliation within a united Sri Lanka, and his stance that constitutional reform should be approved by referendum. Rathnayake also recorded personal observations of Sampanthan’s conduct in Parliament, describing him as principled, courteous and careful in debate, and extended condolences to the families present. Committee on Ethics and Privileges - Referral Motion Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to refer Hon. Eranga Gunasekara’s privilege complaint of 08 April 2025 to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118, which was agreed to. He then noted the scheduled Votes of Condolence and urged the House to start such motions punctually on Fridays, or shorten earlier business, because family members of the deceased often wait for long periods. Committee on Ethics and Privileges - Referral Motion Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Question of Privilege over the conduct of the Jaffna District Coordinating Committee meeting on 17 July 2025, alleging violations of Circular No. 2022/01 in the appointment of the Chair and the invitation of local authority chairpersons and other unauthorized persons. He said invited local authority representatives verbally abused him during discussion of garbage collection issues, and argued that the meeting chair and District Secretary failed to maintain order or follow prescribed procedures. He requested referral of the matter to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, written instructions to prevent recurrence, and an inquiry involving the Jaffna District Secretary. Standing Order 27(2): Central Bank Accountability and Medicine Procurement Delays Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake rose briefly to seek a clarification from the Deputy Speaker. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was detailed in the recorded remark. Standing Order 27(2): Central Bank Accountability and Medicine Procurement Delays Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly informed a member that they could come later and meet the relevant person. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or parliamentary question was raised in this remark. Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake reminded the House that, under the previous day’s agreement, the 30-minute period from 11.00 to 11.30 was to cover Standing Order 27(2) questions, privilege matters and ministerial statements. He stated that each SO 27(2) item, including the question and reply, was allotted 10 minutes, and clarified that any additional eight minutes should be allocated at the Speaker’s discretion, not by the Member speaking. Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa asked that he not be interrupted while posing his question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or specific demand is stated in the provided excerpt. Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural concern that the agreed time slot from 11.00 to 11.30 a.m. for matters under Standing Order 27(2) had been affected because proceedings began eight minutes late. He requested not to be interrupted while making the point. Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara explained that a question listed under his name was similar to one he had submitted, but included an additional question that was not his. He stated that he did not wish to blame anyone and therefore withdrew the question, saying there was no point in pursuing it. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested the Speaker to issue a ruling, suggesting that a Member might withdraw his question depending on that ruling. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly noted that there were ten questions scheduled for the day’s proceedings. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker to obtain a response from the Secretariat and noted that the sitting was allocated for condolence motions for five late Members, with their families present. He urged Members not to prolong proceedings unnecessarily so the House could proceed with expressing condolences. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that some listed parliamentary questions exceed the 150-word limit set by the Rules, citing examples of 237 and 264 words. He warned that allowing multiple overlength questions from Members could create difficulties in managing proceedings. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Read →