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- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson asked the Committee whether it agreed to proceed or consent to the matter before it. This was a procedural intervention seeking confirmation of the Committee’s agreement. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage: Final Amendments and Progress Report Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2025, Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage moved an amendment relating to Head 124, Programme 02. No further details of the amendment or its rationale were provided in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage: Final Amendments and Progress Report Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson sought the Committee’s agreement, likely on a procedural matter under consideration. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or debate content was raised. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage: Final Amendments and Progress Report Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called Parliament to order after resumption and asked whether the Committee agreed to allocate sufficient time to complete the day’s scheduled business. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage: Final Amendments and Progress Report Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar acknowledged the cooperation of the Ministry’s Secretary, Directors, staff, and Deputy Minister in advancing ministerial work, noting coordination across ministries. He also paid tribute to Hon. Nihal Galappaththi, describing him as a respected senior colleague who guides their work. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Minister that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member objected to remarks being made in Parliament, characterizing them as useless. The intervention occurred amid interruptions and did not include any specific policy proposal, question, or legislative argument. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to being limited to 30 seconds, stating that a point of order should be allowed one minute. He alleged that his phone was tapped in 2021 and that on the 23rd his party Leader wrote to the Police seeking his arrest without informing him, claiming the Leader was acting on another agenda. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly addressed the Presiding Member but was interrupted before making any substantive remarks. No policy position, proposal, or question was stated in the recorded excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar made a brief humorous remark directed at the Presiding Member amid an interruption, prompting laughter. No substantive policy, legislative issue, proposal, or question was raised in this excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar objected to interruptions during his speaking time and asked Members to stop disturbing him. He insisted that he be allowed to continue without disruption and directed the interjecting Members to sit down. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly noted that the same confusion had occurred the previous day. His remark was made amid an interruption and did not elaborate on the issue or propose any specific action. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order, asserting his right to speak and requesting that he be allowed to proceed. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar thanked Members who contributed to the debate on the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and said the points raised had been noted. He stated that suitable action would be taken and solutions provided in due course. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar began to address the Presiding Member, noting proceedings since the morning, but his remarks were interrupted. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri referred to Hon. Shanakiyan Rasamanickam’s criticism of the Speaker and noted Rasamanickam’s strong electoral performance in their district, where he entered Parliament with the second-highest preference vote total. He also alluded to Rasamanickam’s campaign style, saying they campaigned “with coconut branches.” Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri requested the Presiding Member’s permission to make a brief correction. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly rises on a point of reference, noting that his name had been mentioned during the proceedings. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested an additional minute to continue speaking. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 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 excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →