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- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural point that the proceedings had exceeded the expected time by more than half an hour. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake criticized the Opposition for presenting a no-confidence motion without substantive arguments and suggested it was brought despite being likely to fail. He also objected that the Opposition was obstructing the Government’s opportunity to respond during the debate. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the member in question habitually speaks after 5.30 p.m., implying a recurring procedural or scheduling concern. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly objected to an interruption, stating that additional time had been approved and requesting that he be allowed to finish without obstruction. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna raised a procedural objection regarding the allocation of parliamentary speaking time, stating that House time was agreed to be divided 60:40. He indicated concern that the agreed allocation was not being followed and sought adherence to that arrangement. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake accused opposing Members of attempting to derail the proceedings by raising repeated points of order. He stated that the conduct of the debate was evident to all present and implied that some Members did not want the debate to continue. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech text. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake begins a remark concerning Minister Jayakody, but the provided excerpt is too brief to identify a substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy issue. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked how the relevant individual would be removed, indicating a request for clarification on the procedure or authority for removal. No further context, proposal, or legislative detail was provided in the quoted remark. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake warned Members against disrupting proceedings, stating that continued interruptions could lead to a motion to name and remove them from the Chamber. He urged Members to raise formal points of order instead of interrupting, and indicated he was concluding his remarks. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2). He appealed to the Chair to ask another Member to stop speaking, stating that he needed to leave. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was presented in the provided speech. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe interjects to correct or clarify the timing being discussed, stating that the relevant point occurred earlier than the date or period mentioned. The remark is brief and does not advance a substantive policy argument or proposal. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he did not agree, without providing further reasons or elaboration in the recorded excerpt. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake asked for the noise in the chamber to be reduced, stating that he would conclude his remarks within five minutes. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Requested that the debate continue until all scheduled speeches are completed, given its importance. Asked the Speaker to obtain the consent of the House for this extension. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the Chair’s indication that he had only two minutes remaining and should conclude. He stated that the time allocation was incorrect. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to a matter before the House, stating that it was not proper. The remark was procedural in nature and did not include further argument or a specific proposal. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Chair on the procedure for extending speaking time after a Member has been told they have only two minutes remaining. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →