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- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Wijerathna presided. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Gangani AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Gangani rejected a remark made in the Chamber characterizing a female MP from Malimawa as “childish,” stating that women in Malimawa are strong. She said their objective is to build a prosperous country and improve citizens’ lives, expressing confidence that this goal would be achieved without retreating. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka raised a point of order challenging allegations against him or his family, asking that any such claims be made outside Parliament without relying on parliamentary privilege. He stated that he would respond through legal action and referred to a previous defamation case against Ranjan Ramanayake in which he said an apology was made in court. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka raised a point of order disputing a prior statement about fisheries harbours, stating they were built during the Yahapalana Government and designed by the Fisheries Ministry. He asserted that the projects were not design-build and urged that factual accuracy be maintained in the debate. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Member stated that issues relating to the Ministry of Energy could be discussed in detail during the forthcoming Committee Stage when the Ministry’s Vote is taken. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved to exempt the day’s proceedings on item No. 1 of the Order Paper from Standing Order 88 and from the parliamentary resolution of 6 February 2025, which was agreed to. He then directed the House to resume the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2025, and invited R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara to begin his 20-minute contribution. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Mrs. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna requests permission to speak. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna briefly sought the Speaker’s permission to clarify a matter. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was included in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Rohini Kumari Wijerathna made a personal explanation under Standing Order 27(8), rejecting as false an allegation made by a Deputy Minister that her father was involved in killing eight people over an election banner in Laggala in 1989. She said the claim had originated on social media and was repeated in Parliament, challenged the Deputy Minister to withdraw it within a month, and not to misuse parliamentary privilege for defamatory statements. She defended her father’s public record, noting his service in Parliament from 1977 to 1994 and his role in agricultural and farmer-related initiatives. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa referred to the parliamentary convention allowing the Leader of the Opposition to raise current and important matters. He sought to establish his right to address such an issue in the House. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa appealed to the Chair to allow him to speak, citing Erskine May and Kaul and Shakdher’s “Practice and Procedure of Parliament” as procedural authorities. He objected to being silenced during the proceedings. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary The Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake urged that Party Leaders use Standing Order 27(2) or obtain the Speaker’s special permission when raising matters, particularly where prior notice allows Ministers to respond. He objected to repeated Opposition references to national security after earlier discussions and ministerial responses, arguing that such repetition was creating an unwarranted narrative of insecurity and could harm tourism. He requested the Speaker to grant leave for matters outside Standing Order 27(2) only where genuine urgency is established. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Prime Minister would provide a response within the week. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), Dilith Jayaweera asked the Minister of Education to clarify the Government’s teacher recruitment policy, minimum qualifications, and district-wise vacancies in National and Provincial schools. He also sought answers on whether successful candidates from the 2019 Dharmacharya/Dharmachari recruitment examination would be appointed, and requested data and policy plans regarding Pirivena and Dhamma school teachers and institutions. He further asked whether the quarterly allowance for Dhamma school teachers would be increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 25 February 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala tabled an answer detailing current passport fees, including Rs. 10,000 for normal and online normal service passports and reduced options for applicants under 16 years of age. The response stated that, due to passport stock constraints at the Department of Immigration and Emigration, normal service passports are being issued by priority after one month from application until new stocks arrive. Oral Question: Investigations into Damaging Buddha Statues in Mawanella (Q.6/2024) Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman pointed out that responsibility for canned fish falls under the relevant Minister’s portfolio. The remark appears to seek clarification or accountability from the Minister regarding that subject area. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines (Q.3/2024) Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson briefly sought clarification from the Minister regarding canned fish, noting that it falls under the Minister’s purview and is connected to Sathosa. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines (Q.3/2024) Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi presented a petition on behalf of Mrs. G.P. Nebulandege of Kahatagastenna, Ruwanwella. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. K.M.G. Wijerathna Banda of Goodwood Village, Mandaramnuwara. Petitions Read →