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. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved to extend the sitting time until the debate is concluded. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly indicated that the matter under discussion was nearing its conclusion. No specific policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. 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 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the allocated two-minute speaking time had expired. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the matter in question was not carried out by the relevant line Minister, while noting that political criticism of the Minister remained possible. He then moved to conclude his remarks. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary A member briefly responded to criticism by stating that the opposing side was also blaming them for the matter under discussion. No specific proposal, question, or policy demand was made. 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 stated that the relevant individuals or entity were not accredited. No further context or proposal was provided in the excerpt. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake argued that a failure should not automatically be treated as a procedural lapse or personal fault, noting that external causes are recognized in sectors such as shipping and insurance. He said the Opposition was constructing a political narrative without substance and suggested that the technical issue of why accredited laboratories approved the relevant items should also be examined. 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 stated that an issue had been identified and raised from the beginning, but neither the President nor the addressee had accepted it as a lapse. The remark suggests criticism of the Government’s failure to acknowledge an alleged error or omission. 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 argued that no specific allegation beyond moral responsibility had been made against Minister Jayakody regarding the tender issue. He stated that the Minister had not negligently interfered with or unilaterally altered the process, but had presented the tender award to Cabinet within an existing procedure. He said the matter should be examined to determine whether the reported error, including the lower calorific value, arose from the process, an individual act, or other circumstances. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that responsibility for transport shortcomings is shared, including by the Minister, but argued that ministerial resignation should not be demanded for every operational failure such as a late bus. He suggested that applying such a standard uniformly would make daily resignations inevitable across Parliament. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member briefly raised a procedural query to the Chief Government Whip, asking whether there had been earlier errors. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was discussed in the excerpt. 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, corrected a name, stating that it should be “Wasantha” rather than “Wasanthi.” Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that Wasantha had not been present the previous day because he was attending a new rice ceremony. 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 states that both he and Minister Wasantha had called on the relevant individual to resign. The intervention appears to clarify or emphasize a prior demand for resignation raised in the debate. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake indicated that his position on whether to resign would be made clear at the conclusion of the matter. He added that the outcome of the division would demonstrate the position taken. 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 questioned the rationale for asking an unspecified individual to resign. The remark appears to challenge the consistency or justification of a demand for resignation raised in the debate. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Waruna Liyanage stated that the point or measure under discussion applies to Keheliya as well, indicating that the same standard or implication should extend to him. 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 questioned the rationale behind asking a Minister to resign. The remark appears to challenge the consistency or basis of that demand within the ongoing parliamentary exchange. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that a Minister does not have authority to shorten or extend procurement periods, noting that such decisions lie with the High-level Procurement Committee. He also referred to the National Procurement Commission and its prescribed timelines governing procurement processes. 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 defended the procurement process, stating that it had not been changed and that no procedural fault or ministerial interference had occurred. He challenged critics of the no-confidence motion to take legal action if they believed there was wrongdoing, and asked them to identify any specific act by the Minister that distorted the established process. He contrasted this with typical forms of procurement manipulation, such as emergency purchases or changing laboratories, and denied that such subversion had taken place. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →