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 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna sought leave to present a Bill to amend the Land Development Ordinance. The intervention was a formal request for permission to introduce the proposed amendment in Parliament. Procedural: Sitting Hours Extension and Land Development Bill First Reading Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Vijitha Herath moved a procedural motion on behalf of the Leader of the House to vary the sitting hours of Parliament for the day, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 8. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., with Standing Order No. 8(5) to operate at 5.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.00 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House. Procedural: Sitting Hours Extension and Land Development Bill First Reading Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella denied allegations reportedly made before COPE that 43 acres of the government-owned Hantana Estate had been illegally transferred to her through political influence. Citing several provisions of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, she argued that the statements were false, defamatory, insulting, and amounted to a breach of her parliamentary privileges. She requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges and that necessary action be taken. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Dilip Wedaarachchi objected to conduct he viewed as undermining the dignity of Members of Parliament and appealed to the Deputy Speaker to safeguard parliamentary respect and decorum. He stressed that MPs should act with self-respect and added that those who have consumed alcohol should not drive vehicles. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi raised a privilege-related concern over an incident in which he, his wife, and son were taken to the police during a traffic-related matter. Citing a past instance where Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara summoned police officers to Parliament after a similar complaint, he requested that the Speaker similarly summon the relevant DIG and OIC, question them, and instruct police to safeguard the dignity and self-respect of all Members of Parliament. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi alleged that an incident involving him was a deliberate attempt to defame him and harm his reputation as a Member of Parliament. He stated that this occurred despite his producing his parliamentary identity card and providing his MP number. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Dilip Wedaarachchi requested additional time from the Deputy Speaker, indicating that he was raising a matter of privilege. No substantive details of the privilege issue were provided in the excerpt. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi raised a Question of Privilege regarding an incident on 6 July 2025, when Police stopped his vehicle at Fort around 11.00 p.m. after he had collected his son from Katunayake Airport. He stated that despite denying he had consumed alcohol, explaining the circumstances, showing his Parliamentary ID, and offering to recall his driver, the officers insisted he was under the influence while his ill wife was also in the vehicle. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku JJB AI summary Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku addressed the Deputy Speaker, but no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions are included in the provided excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly requested the Chair for one minute to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the provided extract. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition noted that time had elapsed after posing his question and suggested that the relevant Minister provide the answer on another day. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, as Leader of the Opposition, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern under Standing Order No. 33(2), stating that the Chair may limit time for supplementary questions and answers but should apply such limits consistently. He argued that allowing one Member to continue while silencing another undermines parliamentary procedure, noting that some Members are given only 10 to 15 seconds. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the matter raised falls under the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation. He indicated that the relevant Deputy Minister would provide the response. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi briefly concluded his remarks and thanked the Deputy Speaker. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in this excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Human-Elephant Conflict Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake raised concerns about the handling of Questions under Standing Order 27(2), noting that lengthy and detailed questions on urgent public matters lead to extended ministerial replies and disrupt parliamentary time management. He proposed allocating a fixed time slot, such as 10 to 15 minutes per question, while maintaining ministers’ obligation to respond. SO 27(2) Question: Human-Elephant Conflict Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi JJB AI summary Dr. Dammika Patabendi briefly indicated that he would conclude his remarks quickly, addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Human-Elephant Conflict Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested the Minister to manage the allotted time and indicated that the response or contribution could be given the following day. SO 27(2) Question: Human-Elephant Conflict Read →