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- 18 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister presented several annual and performance reports on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, including reports from universities, HDFC Bank, the Public Utilities Commission, the Employees’ Trust Fund Board, and the Cabinet Office. He proposed referring them to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees on education and labour, economic development, and public administration, and the House agreed to each referral. Papers: Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Read →
- 18 June 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed that two additional petitions had been received under Article 121(1) of the Constitution challenging the “Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment)” Bills bearing L.D.-O 19/2025 and L.D.-O 20/2025, following an earlier announcement on 17 June 2025. Members were also notified of a sensitization programme organized by the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities, themed “For an Unhindered Social Life,” to be held the same day in Parliament. Opening: Parliament Met Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath stated that no clarification was required and thanked the Minister. The question was agreed to, and Parliament was adjourned at 4.51 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on 18 June 2025. Adjournment Debate: Trade Tariffs and Iran-Israel Conflict Impact Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma appears to be seeking clarification only, indicating that the exchange should proceed without introducing new questions. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument is provided in the excerpt beyond this procedural direction. Adjournment Debate: Trade Tariffs and Iran-Israel Conflict Impact Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that his clarification was based on the Answer previously given. No further substantive issue, proposal, or question was included in the recorded remark. Adjournment Debate: Trade Tariffs and Iran-Israel Conflict Impact Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism JJB AI summary The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism moved the procedural motion that Parliament adjourn. No substantive policy issues or proposals were raised. Adjournment Debate: Trade Tariffs and Iran-Israel Conflict Impact Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees called Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, to speak and allocated him 16 minutes. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism AI summary Moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law – Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala addressed the debate on regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sport Act, No. 33 of 2013, noting that the State Minister for Sports had presented the relevant details and that the line Minister was present to respond. He also referred to the Opposition’s walkout over an issue concerning the Speaker and questioned the reasons for their sudden change in position. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested additional speaking time, arguing that the remaining Opposition MPs needed an opportunity to contribute to the debate. He noted that although the main Opposition had walked out, his group remained in the Chamber and was helping proceedings continue, and therefore asked that they be given due respect. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requests approximately 30 additional minutes to continue his speech until the lunch break and states that he will then conclude. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested that he be allowed sufficient time to complete his speech. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the provided excerpt. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to the limited speaking time given to the remaining Opposition Members after the main Opposition’s walkout, noting that only six Opposition MPs were present, including ITAK members. He argued that issues such as Army control of the Gurukulamadam ground were directly relevant to the debate because they affected sports development in the North and East. He urged the Chair to allow Tamil party representatives adequate time to raise concerns affecting their communities, including difficulties in forming local council administrations. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam responded to remarks about his past affiliation with the SLFP, stating that he had never concealed it and rejecting any attempt to portray it as wrongdoing. He contrasted this with government members’ past praise of Mahinda Rajapaksa, urged the Deputy Minister not to engage in “cheap politics,” and referred to their previous cooperation against corruption in the District Development Committee. He also sought additional speaking time, questioning whether he would be interrupted again. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to limitations on Opposition speaking time, noting that he was the only Opposition speaker scheduled and that his party was the third-largest in Parliament. He implied that restricting his opportunity to speak amounted to suppressing Opposition representation. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to being limited in speaking time, noting that no other Opposition Members were scheduled to speak and that his party had remained in the debate expecting to raise its concerns. He requested that the Chair consult the Secretary-General and allow additional time, arguing that unused Opposition time should be available to him as a representative of the third-largest party. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to remarks by a Deputy Minister, saying they were unfounded and reflected conduct that had led the Opposition to boycott proceedings. He clarified that his earlier intervention concerned requests for support for young athletes facing practical barriers, including passports and funding for overseas travel, rather than allegations of irregularities. He cited examples involving a karate group, the Kiran kabaddi team, and an athlete named Sanjeev, and linked the Government’s conduct to its poor local election performance. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary Hon. Arun Hemachandra raised a point of order during a sports debate, objecting that another Member had referred to him and was speaking on matters outside the subject under discussion. He argued that the alleged irregularities being raised related to a period when that Member was aligned with Namal Rajapaksa’s “Nil Balakaya,” and urged the House to keep the debate to the relevant topic. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker stated that he would await instructions from the Chief Opposition Whip’s Office regarding time management. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a procedural question following the walkout of some Opposition Members. He asked how speaking time would be allocated in light of their absence. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →