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- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna alleged that mass graves such as Chemmanni reflect continuing injustices against Tamil people and criticised what he described as political theatre in Parliament. He referred to LTTE leader Prabhakaran and fallen fighters, expressed concern over Pillayan being in prison, and objected to remarks reportedly made by Minister Harshan Nanayakkara characterising the Chemmanni mass grave issue as hearsay. He argued that raising such matters in Parliament through adjournment motions should be protected under parliamentary privilege. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said post-Easter political alignments had shifted, referring to former associates of Pillayan now seeking justice through ITAK. He alleged that, during UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s visit, he was prevented from speaking in Parliament despite requesting time as leader of an independent group to call for an international investigation into Chemmani. He criticized the Speaker’s refusal, through Right to Information responses, to release parliamentary videos, and urged the Speaker to act neutrally. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary Aruna Jayasekera raised a point of order to clarify remarks referring to him as former Eastern Commander, stating that only a small segment within intelligence, not the wider apparatus, had assisted an extremist group for political purposes. He emphasized that intelligence and CID units remain professional, citing their handling of the Arugam Bay incident, and said a criminal investigation is ongoing. He added that he fully cooperated with the CID, spending six hours giving evidence about events during the previous government and his own actions as Eastern Commander. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara raised a point of order and objected to being lectured by Members whom he said had remained silent during former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s tenure. He stated that he had previously addressed the Member respectfully but no longer intended to do so, and asserted that the Government would proceed with its work. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member called for the use of the Minister’s powers, without providing further details on the specific matter or statutory authority involved. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law, stated that the matter under discussion must proceed according to the established procedure. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the Office on Missing Persons is re-examining the matter carefully and is present in an observer capacity. He indicated that action or attention is triggered when a complaint is made, though his remarks were interrupted. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law, characterized the matter under discussion as effectively an inquiry into the government’s own failures or misconduct. The remark was a pointed procedural intervention, suggesting that those responsible were being called to account for their own actions. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the matter is progressing well and that all necessary assistance is being provided. He added that committees would be appointed if the need arises. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem cited Section 11(e) of the Office on Missing Persons Act, noting that it empowers the OMP to establish committees, divisions, and units and delegate functions to them. He urged that these committees be appointed, stressing that the matter has international significance. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara argued that the Office on Missing Persons was necessary to uncover and verify details related to missing persons cases. He implied that without the OMP’s involvement, Parliament and the public would lack access to such information. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem challenged the Government’s response to an unspecified matter, stating that although a statement may have been issued, no representative had visited the relevant location. He urged the authorities to verify the situation directly by making inquiries. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara briefly intervened to assert that a preceding statement was factual, correcting the wording from “may be” to “it is true.” The remark appears to have been a clarification or affirmation within an ongoing exchange rather than a substantive policy argument. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem briefly responded that the point being made may be correct. No substantive proposal, question, or policy position was elaborated in this intervention. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam clarified that his Motion concerned the Government’s alleged failure to ensure justice for serious human rights violations from the Easter Sunday attacks to the Chemmani mass grave revelations, not the remanding of Pillayan. He reiterated calls for the Easter Commission report to be presented to Parliament, raised the need for an international investigation, and questioned Sri Lanka’s technical capacity regarding DNA evidence linked to Chemmani and “Sara.” He also said he had only sought clarification on reports about possible bail for Pillayan, noting the Minister had denied them and that MPs are entitled to seek such clarifications. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly sought time to clarify a point raised by another Member regarding the content of his own Motion. He stated that he was not replying to the Motion itself, but requested a fair opportunity to explain the specific issue. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose to raise a point of Order. No substantive argument, question, or proposal is included in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka tabled specific pages (117, 118, 119, 120 and 145) of a Presidential Commission report and requested that they be read. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka clarified that the matter being cited was not contained in the Presidential Commission report but in the Imam Committee report. He challenged the other party to identify the specific volume and location supporting their claim. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →