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 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that the allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Waruna Priyantha Liyanage, MP, and allotted him seven minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha was called to speak and informed that he had nine minutes for his remarks. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was made in this intervention. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa was called to speak and allotted 18 minutes by the Deputy Chairperson. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument was presented in this procedural intervention. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Deputy Chairperson calls on Hon. Thanura Dissanayake to speak and informs him that he has seven minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake to speak and informed him that he had 18 minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair suspended the sitting for lunch until 1.00 p.m. Proceedings later resumed with the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara, presiding. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair called on Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran to speak and informed him that he had 10 minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair called on Hon. Roshan Akmeemana to speak and informed him that he had eight minutes allotted. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary Mr. Chairman called the next speaker, Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan, and allocated him nine minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair recognized Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage as the next speaker and allotted him seven minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chairman informed Hon. Sajith Premadasa that his allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary Mr. Chairman called the next speaker, Hon. Sajith Premadasa, and allocated him ten minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake requested that COPE members, including the Auditor General, be summoned and instructed on proper conduct. He also responded to personal remarks about his appearance, stating that such comments did not concern him but implying concern over the conduct of government members. Privilege Question: Conduct at COPE Meeting Regarding Gem Lot Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake emphasized the importance of COPE as a public accountability forum attended by the Auditor General and noted the need for proper conduct in its proceedings. He raised concern that COPE currently has no Opposition Members and consists only of Government-side members, and tabled an Attorney-General’s letter addressed to the Chairman of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority for the Speaker’s attention. Privilege Question: Conduct at COPE Meeting Regarding Gem Lot Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake sought the Speaker’s permission to make a brief comment, stating that he had read the relevant matter. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Privilege Question: Conduct at COPE Meeting Regarding Gem Lot Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake objected to a personal remark allegedly made by a Government-side member at the COPE meeting of 6 March 2025 regarding a National Gem and Jewellery Authority gem lot. He said accusations against him and the Chairman and Board he appointed related to a matter that predated their appointment, and that the Authority released the lot on the Attorney-General’s advice after court orders and payment of the maximum fine permitted. He urged COPE members to avoid personal insults and uphold the dignity of the Committee. Privilege Question: Conduct at COPE Meeting Regarding Gem Lot Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that public sector appointments, including teacher recruitment, are being made according to established criteria, Public Service Commission procedures, and identified vacancies, rather than arbitrarily. She said nearly 10,000 appointments have already been made and a committee under the Secretary to the Prime Minister is coordinating further recruitment. Regarding 20,000–25,000 education sector vacancies, she said recruitment is delayed by a pending Supreme Court case, and the Government will proceed if the Court permits after the Attorney-General presents the Cabinet decision at the next hearing. Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): Export of Sri Lanka's Textiles and Apparels and Ministerial Clarifications Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake rose only to seek or make a clarification. No substantive policy argument, proposal, question, or demand is included in the provided excerpt. Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): Export of Sri Lanka's Textiles and Apparels and Ministerial Clarifications Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister requested one week to provide an answer to the question regarding measures to mitigate damage to cultivations by wild animals. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Teachers' Service and Principals' Service Salary Anomalies (Q.502/2025), Estates in Badulla District Drinking Water Projects (Q.505/2025), Damage to Cultivations by Wild Animals (Q.498/2025) Read →