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 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member instructed an Hon. Member to stop interrupting and noted that the allotted time had ended. He then called on the Minister to respond. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Citing Standing Orders 91(o) and 92(2), Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural question near the end of the sitting. He asked the Minister to state whether the JMO report would be tabled. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member invited the Hon. Member to state their point of order. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member ruled that no point of order had arisen and directed the Minister to continue speaking. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe stated that the issue was not whether Ranjula’s certificate exists, and clarified that they had not requested anyone to locate it. The remark appears to address a procedural or evidentiary matter concerning a certificate in the course of the debate. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member invited an Hon. Member to state their point of order. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa — Minister of Health and Mass Media, and Chief Government Whip AI summary The Minister said the Government permitted the debate despite procedural discretion to refuse it, and accused the Opposition of raising the Treasury fund loss without adequate facts or sensitivity regarding the deceased official’s family. He stated that after a verbal report on 23 March, the External Resources Department Director-General complained to the CID on 24 March, an internal Finance Ministry technical inquiry committee was appointed the same day, its report was received on 10 April, four officers were transferred and later interdicted, and investigations by the CID, SLCERT and others were ongoing with efforts to recover the funds and strengthen cybersecurity. He also referred to a separate Postal Department payment issue involving USD 0.6 million and said investigations were underway to determine whether the lapse was due to complicity, error, or technical weaknesses. On the death of the Assistant Director, he said the Director-General of Health Services had arranged a panel of consultant judicial medical officers to conduct the inquest under normal procedure. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member intervened to manage proceedings, stating that the matter was clear and asking Members not to prolong the argument. He called on Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa to speak and instructed Members not to interrupt the Minister. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The member rejects allegations that the person in question holds dual citizenship, stating that although he previously lived in Australia, he regularized his citizenship status before contesting the election. He challenges those making the claim to provide proof outside Parliament rather than repeating what he describes as false propaganda. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member intervened procedurally to state that the moment was not for responses from both sides. He indicated that the Minister could respond if he wished. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member invited Hon. Ajith P. Perera to state his point of order during the proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member recognized Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa and invited him to speak. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on Minister Nalinda Jayatissa to speak and informed him that he had thirteen minutes allocated. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member instructed the Hon. Member to conclude their remarks and refrain from introducing new matters. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member instructed the Member not to introduce new matters and to conclude the speech. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly addressed the Presiding Member and referred to Dr. Najith Indika, Chief Media Advisor to the President, indicating that he had posed a question to him. The excerpt does not include the substance of the question or any further argument or proposal. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member ruled that the Member could not make clarifications and directed Hon. Ajith P. Perera to conclude his remarks. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika responds to remarks made in the Chamber concerning a death, rejecting the suggestion that anyone laughed at it. He indicates that a question had been raised on the matter and refers to an earlier statement about the death, but the excerpt ends before the substantive point is completed. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →