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- 17 June 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam to speak next and allocated him 15 minutes. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan requested additional speaking time for the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi, noting that it is the third largest party in Parliament with eight MPs. He said the party did not walk out and wanted to place on record longstanding issues affecting its constituents, including the unresolved national question and the consequences of decades of war. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker invited Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan to speak or proceed with his intervention. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker recognized Hon. Shanakiyan Rasamanickam to speak next and allocated him 15 minutes. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved for parliamentary approval of regulations made under the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act, No. 33 of 2013. The regulations were published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2430/24 of 3 April 2025, presented on 3 June 2025, and had received Cabinet approval. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill was presented by Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage and scheduled for Second Reading on 08 July 2025. The Bill was ordered to be printed and referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. Presentation of Bills Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa (on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration) JJB AI summary The Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill was presented on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration. It was ordered to be printed, referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and scheduled for Second Reading on 08 July 2025. Presentation of Bills Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa (on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training) JJB AI summary A Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill was presented on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training. The Bill was scheduled for Second Reading on 08 July 2025, ordered to be printed, and referred to the Committee on Public Finance. Presentation of Bills Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the Government had responded to all scheduled Oral Questions and an SO 27(2) matter, and that an adjournment question on the Iran–Israel conflict had also been allowed under procedure. He accused some Opposition MPs of misusing Standing Orders for disruption and media attention, including by blaming the Speaker during a visit by UN human rights representatives. He urged the Leader of the Opposition to take responsibility for the conduct of Opposition MPs and to ensure respect for Parliament and the Speaker. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the proceedings could continue as the Government wished and indicated that the Opposition would leave the Chamber. Following his remark, some Opposition Members walked out. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that his side was leaving the Chamber and told the Speaker to proceed with the proceedings as he wished. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected to what he described as unequal treatment between the Chief Government Whip and the Chief Opposition Whip in parliamentary proceedings. He raised the issue as a procedural concern, implying that both positions should be afforded equivalent recognition or opportunity within the House. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected to the Speaker’s conduct, alleging that Opposition Members were not being allowed to present their views democratically. He stated that if such treatment continued, the Opposition could not continue to sit in the House. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected to what he described as unequal treatment in parliamentary proceedings. He urged that the Opposition be treated consistently and fairly under the same standards applied to others. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected that freedom of speech in the House was being obstructed and argued that the Chair has a duty to treat Government and Opposition members equally. He specifically protested that the Chief Government Whip was allowed to speak while the Chief Opposition Whip was denied the opportunity. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected that the Chief Opposition Whip was not being given the same opportunity to raise points as the Chief Government Whip. He raised a procedural concern about equal treatment of government and opposition representatives in parliamentary proceedings. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested the Speaker to allow him to speak, noting that time had been given to the Chief Government Whip to make observations. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa asserted the right of Members to speak in Parliament. No further substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly prefaced his remarks by stating that he was speaking from the perspective of a former Minister. No substantive policy position, proposal, question, or demand is contained in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →