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- 22 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Ministerial Statements: Elephant Deaths from Train Collisions and Power Outage Read →
- 22 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural point regarding Standing Order 27(2), noting that after a question is asked and the Minister responds, the Member should not engage in further dialogue. He emphasized that the procedure had already been completed in the exchange involving Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. Ministerial Statements: Elephant Deaths from Train Collisions and Power Outage Read →
- 22 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the Government values the Opposition Leader’s suggestions and is taking a holistic approach involving the relevant Ministry and other institutions. He stated that immediate railway safety measures would be implemented first, with a review in one or two months to ensure such measures become standard practice before moving to broader reforms. Ministerial Statements: Elephant Deaths from Train Collisions and Power Outage Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that steps would be taken to recover or reallocate the approximately Rs. 400 million performance bond, with Cabinet and district-level support, to complete pending road works. He said legal and enforcement action would be pursued against the contractors concerned, and that the matter would be referred through the Hon. Speaker to COPE to examine the decisions that led to the proposed re-awarding of the contracts. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath presented a petition from Mr. S.C. Senavirathna of Isurupura, Anuradhapura. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana presented three petitions to Parliament from residents of Kaduwela, Athurugiriya, and Biyagama. The petitions were formally accepted for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake presented seven public petitions to Parliament from individuals in Kurunegala, Alakoladeniya, Thoriyaaya, Boyagane, Maeliya, Peradeniya, and Maspotha, including one from a person serving at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital. The intervention was procedural, formally accepting the petitions for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mrs. M.M. Swarna of Puhulwella, Kirinda, Pahala Aramba. Petitions Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera informed Parliament that he accepted four public petitions from residents of Panadura, Kalutara South, Atalugama in Bandaragama, and Bandaragama West. The petitions were formally presented for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister presented a report on observations and actions taken under Standing Order 119(4) concerning matters related to the Ministry of Water Supply and Infrastructure Development identified in a Committee on Public Accounts report. He moved that the report be referred back to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Opening: Parliament Convenes and Papers Tabled Read →
- 22 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the University of Peradeniya and moved that it be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. She also presented regulations under the Insurance Industry Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2415/79 of 22 December 2024, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance; both motions were agreed to. Opening: Parliament Convenes and Papers Tabled Read →
- 22 February 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Under Standing Order 126(1), the Chair announced the nomination of Hon. Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe, and Hon. (Prof.) Pathmanathan Sivalingam to the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, following consultations with party leadership. He also informed Members of a special meeting with Party Leaders or nominees and the Committee on Parliamentary Business at 11.00 a.m. in Committee Room No. 2, to be followed by a meeting of the Committee of Selection, and requested the attendance of those concerned. Opening: Parliament Convenes and Papers Tabled Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that he had already clarified the matter and emphasized that ego-related issues were not a concern. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam clarified remarks referenced by the Leader of the House, stating that his comments in the previous day’s Adjournment Debate were intended to address issues rather than create conflict. He said he had referred only to the election context and denied suggesting that only Anura Kumara Dissanayake was good while others were bad. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake thanked the Member for bringing the Adjournment Motion and defended the Government’s right to raise such matters, while acknowledging concerns about the manner in which it was seconded. Addressing the recent elephant–train collision, he expressed regret and said the Transport Ministry had previously met railway officials to identify hotspots, including the Gal Oya area, and seek practical community-based measures rather than costly infrastructure options. He stated that delays in implementing known solutions had contributed to the problem, and that following the incident the Transport and Environment Ministries met officials and agreed on immediate actions, with the Environment Minister to provide further details. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved the motion that Parliament do now adjourn, initiating the adjournment procedure for the sitting. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised a Point of Order after a reference to a Galle District MP, noting that he was the only Galle District Member present in the Chamber. The Chair and others indicated he had not been named and that there are multiple Galle MPs, after which Madugoda challenged them to specify what was being done for the Galle District. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that, due to limited time, he would not continue the argument but would calculate and explain the matter further. He requested the relevant Research Unit paper and said he would study it and publicly correct it if necessary. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Requested that the staff be informed accordingly. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe indicated that he would hand over a matter or document, amidst an interruption. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was presented in the recorded remarks. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Read →