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. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected that Parliament had debated the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa but had not permitted debate on a fatal sword attack in Batticaloa. He criticized perceived partiality in the handling of proceedings, urged parliamentary officials to protect the dignity of their offices, and requested the State Minister of Defence to ensure a thorough investigation into the matters he raised. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised several Batticaloa fisheries-related issues, requesting a harbour at Urukaamam, action to restore boat-parking space allegedly fenced off in the Valachchenai/Kalluvankerny area, and repairs including a small bridge on the Eravur–Kaluvankerny road to support fishermen’s access to fuel and ice facilities. He also objected to restrictions on raising urgent national matters in the morning and criticized the Chair’s handling of Members’ dignity and privilege. He then asked the State Minister of Defence to respond to allegations of a meeting involving former security and political figures shortly before a court order concerning Deshbandu Tennakoon, suggesting possible national security implications and questioning the Government’s ability to account for unresolved cases and missing suspects. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy briefly noted the relevance of the two Ministries under debate and referred to his previous proposal to assign an additional small responsibility to Grama Niladharis to support their work. He also expressed disappointment that Hon. Galappaththi, whom he acknowledged for his contributions in Sectoral Oversight Committees, had been allotted only five minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi to Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB AI summary Hon. Aruna Panagoda moved that Hon. Ajantha Gammeddege take the Chair. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Stephni Fernando JJB AI summary Stephni Fernando began remarks during the debate on the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, stating that fisheries is a significant industry for Sri Lanka and that attention should be given not only to its development but also to its protection and sustainability. The speech was interrupted by the Presiding Member calling for a name to be proposed for the Chair. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran briefly noted that the Minister of Fisheries was already fully aware of the issues being raised. He then referred to Bimal Rathnayake in his capacity as Minister of Transport and Highways, indicating a shift or clarification regarding ministerial responsibility. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided 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 a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah indicated that he would conclude his remarks within one minute and thanked the Chair. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara clarified that his earlier remarks concerning Hon. Sugath Vasantha de Silva were not intended to insult persons with special needs. He apologized to Hon. de Silva and to anyone in the special needs community who may have been hurt, stating that leaders should be willing to say sorry when necessary. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 Mr. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees announced a procedural change in the chairmanship of the sitting. Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi then assumed the Chair at 3.02 p.m. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed Hon. Imran Maharoof that he had about two minutes remaining to speak. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Imran Maharoof to speak and allotted him 12 minutes. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, to speak and informed him that he had five minutes. 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 Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy to speak and informed him that he had eight minutes allocated. The intervention was procedural and did not address any substantive policy or legislative matter. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan to speak and allocated him eight minutes. No substantive policy position or proposal was made in this procedural intervention. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary An allegation had been made against the Leader of the Opposition while he was not present in the House. The SJB parliamentary group and alliance expressed regret if any Member was caused distress, stating that their Leader shared the same position. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana to speak. No substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions were recorded in this excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →