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 The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented on behalf of Mrs. Janaki Kobbekaduwa of Malabe and Mrs. S. Dinochani Dissanayake of Rambukkana. Petitions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. J.A.E.I. Perera of Katubedda, Moratuwa, and Mrs. T.L.C. de Silva of Dibbadda, Panadura. Petitions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Rathna Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Rathna Gamage presented a petition from Mr. Ipalawattage Gamini of Ahangama, Nintavur, Pelassa Road, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports tabled the Ministerial Consultative Committee report concerning regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sports Act, No. 33 of 2013, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2430/24 of 3 April 2025. He also tabled the 2022 Annual Report of the National Youth Services Council, and the documents were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Regulations, Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment tabled the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of National Botanic Gardens. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Regulations, Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister tabled four reports: the 2023 Annual Report of the Vijay Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital, the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Office of the Chief Government Whip, the 2021 Performance Report of the Department of Agrarian Development, and the 2023 Annual Report of Lanka Ceramics Corporation. He moved that each be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, covering health and women’s empowerment, public administration and civil security, environment and agriculture, and economic development respectively. All motions were agreed to. Papers: Regulations, Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Annual Report of the National Transport Commission for 2023 was tabled in Parliament. It was moved and agreed that the Report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure Facilities and Strategic Development. Papers: Regulations, Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Regulations made under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2437/04 of 19 May 2025 were tabled on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. A motion was moved and agreed to refer the regulations to the Committee on Public Finance. Papers: Regulations, Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Read →
- 17 June 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that two petitions had been received by the Supreme Court under Article 121(1) regarding two “Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment)” Bills. He clarified the rules on supplementary questions under Standing Orders 31 to 37 following disorder during Questions for Oral Answers on 6 June 2025, expressed regret over the disruption and its impact on scheduled condolence references, and stated that future question time would be conducted strictly according to Standing Orders. He also announced an Inland Revenue Department awareness session for Members on electronic filing of income tax returns. Parliament Opening Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was proposed. Adjournment: Adjournment Motion and Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary Chandima Hettiaratchi offered condolences for former parliamentarians Maavai S. Senathirajah, Donald Dissanayake, J.R.P. Suriya Peruma, and Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, noting their contributions to parliamentary politics and public life. He particularly praised Senathirajah’s commitment to representing his people through parliamentary democracy and Suriya Peruma’s public commentary on international affairs. The speech focused mainly on Jayawira, whom Hettiaratchi described as a unifying student and political organizer, an Open University colleague, and a committed party and government member active in areas including organization, environment, the economy, Parliament, and COPE. He conveyed condolences to Jayawira’s family, party colleagues, government, constituents, and university comrades, stating that his loss would be deeply felt. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe JJB AI summary R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe paid tribute to the late Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, the young MP from Kegalle whose seat he now represents, highlighting his rise from a rural background and his leadership in building the National People’s Power in the “three Korales” electorate. He recalled Jayawira’s interventions on local livelihood issues, human–wildlife conflict, COVID-19 health facilities, teachers’ struggles, and divisional development work. He conveyed condolences to Jayawira’s family and stated that his party would work to continue the development and youth-oriented goals Jayawira had pursued. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana paid tribute to the late Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, describing his service as a young left-wing parliamentarian, student leader, environmental advocate, and representative of workers and local communities in Kegalle. He highlighted Jayawira’s work on free education, estate workers’ wages, anti-corruption efforts in local bodies, and his recent role in COPE addressing public finance losses and fraud. He also referred to World Environment Day initiatives in Kegalle, including plans to protect five forest systems and establish a sanctuary for the endemic “Bandula pethiya” fish, presenting these as causes Jayawira had supported. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Thanura Dissanayake JJB AI summary Thanura Dissanayake expressed condolences on the deaths of former MPs Maavai S. Senathirajah, Donald Dissanayake, J.R.P. Suriya Peruma, and Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, with particular reference to his close association with Jayawira. He highlighted Jayawira’s role in youth political activism, service as Kegalle District Organizer of the Socialist Youth Union, local authority member, and MP, and said his short life demonstrated collective responsibility and public service. He stated that Jayawira’s mission should continue as a message to youth to improve their own lives while serving fellow citizens and conveyed sympathies to his family. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera spoke during condolence motions for several late former MPs, focusing on the late Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, who died at age 38 after about five months in Parliament. He recalled Jayawira’s academic promise, political commitment, work in COPE, and reputation for compassion, humility, and dedication to public service. He conveyed condolences to Jayawira’s family, the people of Kegalle, and the nation, and pledged to continue working toward the ideals Jayawira supported. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary Sugath Wasantha de Silva expressed condolences on the deaths of four former Members of Parliament, reflecting in detail on J.R.P. Suriya Peruma, Maavai S. Senathirajah and Kosala Nuwan Jayawira. He described Suriya Peruma as a bilingual intellectual, writer, historian and political thinker shaped by post-independence ideological debates, and Senathirajah as a committed representative of the Tamil people who remained steadfast in his political convictions. He also recalled Jayawira as a colleague who had taken oaths alongside him and, despite a brief parliamentary tenure, was remembered for a long period of public and political service. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Dr. Najith Indika offered condolences on the deaths of four former MPs, with particular focus on Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayawira. He recalled Jayawira’s background as a student leader, his activism during a repressive period, and his work on education rights, environmental issues, youth mobilization, and agrarian concerns in Kegalle. He said Jayawira, who died at 38 after a brief parliamentary tenure, represented a new political hope from among ordinary people and that his colleagues would carry forward the social and political goals he pursued. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. G. G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G. G. Ponnambalam paid tribute to the late Mavai S. Senathirajah, recalling their work together after the formation of the Tamil National Alliance in 2001 despite earlier party rivalries. He said Senathirajah remained consistent in agreed political positions, was committed to Tamil rights and liberation politics, and helped build a principled political culture within his party. He emphasized that Senathirajah’s advocacy for Tamils was not hostility to Sri Lanka, but a call for an inclusive country based on diversity, and extended condolences to his family, colleagues, supporters, and the people who valued him. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya JJB AI summary Kanchana Welipitiya paid tribute to the late Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, outlining his education, student activism, local government service, and roles in the JVP/NPP and Socialist Youth Union in Kegalle. He highlighted Jayawira’s leadership in campaigns against environmentally harmful oil palm cultivation and his contribution to mobilizing youth and community groups in the district. Welipitiya noted Jayawira’s 2024 General Election performance and his reputation among parliamentary staff, and conveyed condolences to his family and associates. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen paid tribute in a condolence debate to former MPs Donald Dissanayake, J. R. P. Suriyapperuma, Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, and Mavai S. Senathirajah, extending sympathies to their families and political communities. He recalled their public service, including Dissanayake’s continued district-level work, Suriyapperuma’s roles in the UNP and SLFP, and Jayawira’s brief parliamentary service and committee work. He gave particular emphasis to Senathirajah’s long association with ITAK, sacrifices during periods of detention, advocacy for Tamil-speaking people, and concern for Muslim community issues, describing his death as a loss to the country. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →