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- 24 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara assumed it. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva offered condolences on the deaths of Hon. Rukman Senanayake, Hon. A. A. Reginald Perera, Hon. Sirinal de Mel, and Hon. (Dr.) I. M. Ilyas, with particular remarks on Sirinal de Mel’s role in the UNP trade union movement and his family’s continued political involvement. He then focused on Rukman Senanayake’s 1976 expulsion from the UNP, citing contemporary newspaper reports and Senanayake’s own statement disputing the charges against him and linking the dispute to internal opposition to J. R. Jayewardene’s leadership. He said Senanayake’s political career illustrated the difficulty of standing by one’s beliefs in politics, and conveyed condolences to his family and political associates. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan paid tribute to former Members Rukman Senanayake, A. A. Reginald Perera, Dr. I. M. Ilyas, and Sirinal de Mel, noting their public service and political contributions. He highlighted Senanayake’s emergence from Dedigama during a period of repression, Perera’s role in Gampaha and the Western Province, Ilyas’s efforts to promote Tamil-Muslim unity in the North, and de Mel’s trade union legacy. He conveyed condolences to their families and supporters on behalf of the Tamil Progressive Alliance. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen supported the Vote of Condolence, paying tribute to the late Rukman Senanayake and Sirinal de Mel for their parliamentary service and contributions to public life. He focused in detail on the late Dr. I. M. Ilyas, recalling his work as a physician, parliamentarian, advocate for displaced Muslims from the North, campaigner on local and international injustices, and contributor to health, education, the salt industry, and Sri Lanka-Iran relations. He conveyed condolences to the families and supporters of the deceased and acknowledged Dr. Ilyas’s continuing legacy through his family. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman paid tribute to four deceased former Members of Parliament, extending condolences to the families of Hon. Reginald Perera, Hon. Rukman Senanayake, Hon. Sirinal de Mel, and Hon. Dr. I. M. Ilyas. He recalled Sirinal de Mel’s role in the UNP and trade union movement, particularly in support of working people, and noted his service as a National List MP from 2015. He gave particular attention to Dr. Ilyas, citing his early political work after the 1976 Puttalam Grand Mosque incident, his election to Parliament in 1994, and his activism on international, democratic, media freedom, and minority rights issues. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim expressed condolences on the deaths of former Members Rukman Senanayake, Sirinal de Mel, A. A. Reginald Perera and Dr. I. M. Ilyas. He recalled Senanayake’s service to Kegalle, his role in the UNP and his personal integrity, and noted de Mel’s leadership of UNP-affiliated trade unions such as the JSS. He also acknowledged Perera’s popularity in Gampaha and Ilyas’s work representing Jaffna and issues affecting displaced persons. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 The Hon. Ismail Muththu Mohamed AI summary Hon. Ismail Muththu Mohamed paid tribute to former Member Dr. I.M. Ilyas during the Vote of Condolence, noting his service to displaced people from Jaffna who came to Puttalam in 1990 and his free medical work as a doctor. He highlighted Dr. Ilyas’s representation of Jaffna District, participation in presidential elections, and contribution to democratic processes, and conveyed condolences to his family and the Muslim community. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera paid tribute to the late Hon. Rukman Senanayake, highlighting his political lineage, role in seeking a peaceful settlement during the 1988–89 violence, service in Polonnaruwa and Kegalle, environmental commitment as Minister, and reputation for integrity. He also commemorated Hon. Sirinal de Mel for his trade union leadership and role in the 1977 UNP victory, and Hon. A. A. Reginald Perera for his work in local government and service to Gampaha District. He further recognized Hon. I. M. Ilyas for representing displaced persons from Jaffna while based in Puttalam and for raising issues concerning IDPs and victims of terrorism in Parliament. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute to late former MPs Rukman Senanayake, A. A. Reginald Perera, and Sirinal de Mel during the Vote of Condolence. He highlighted Senanayake’s political career, including his 1973 Dedigama by-election victory, later conflicts within the UNP, efforts to mediate with the JVP, service as UNP Chairman and Environment Minister, and role in party reform efforts. He also recalled Reginald Perera’s service in local government and Parliament, particularly in Wattala–Mabole and Mahara, and noted Sirinal de Mel’s contributions to the UNP, the Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya, and Parliament. On behalf of himself and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, he extended condolences to the families of the deceased members. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga used his maiden speech to support the condolence motions, with particular focus on former Member A.A. Reginald Perera from Gampaha. He recalled Perera’s career from the Wattala–Mabola Urban Council to Parliament, his work on local services such as water supply and electrification in Mahara, and his support for religious and community institutions. He conveyed condolences to Perera’s family following his death on 8 October 2024. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara paid tribute to former MPs Rukman Senanayake, Sirinal de Mel, A.A. Reginald Perera and Dr. I.M. Ilyas during condolence motions. He recalled Senanayake’s environmental work and public service, de Mel’s role in building the UNP trade union movement, Perera’s tenure from mayor to parliamentarian, and Ilyas’s contributions as a medical professional and in education. He conveyed condolences to their families and offered religious wishes according to their respective faiths. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih informed the House that, following the Speaker’s departure from the Chair, he was assuming the Chair as Deputy Speaker. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka paid tribute to four former public figures: Hon. Rukman Senanayake, Hon. Sirinal de Mel, Hon. A.A. Reginald Perera, and Hon. Dr. I.M. Ilyas. He recalled their political careers, public service, personal qualities, and contributions to areas such as environmental affairs, trade union work, local government, community development, health and education services, and support for displaced persons. He extended condolences to their families and associates on behalf of the House. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha paid tribute to the late Hon. Rukman Senanayake, recalling his parliamentary career representing Dedigama, Polonnaruwa, and Kegalle, and his service as Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, UNP Chairman, and Deputy Leader. He highlighted Senanayake’s family background, public service, commitment to democratic politics, wildlife photography, and contributions through the Senanayake Foundation and Buddhist institutions, and conveyed condolences to his son, former State Minister Wasantha Senanayake, and the family. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa contributed to condolence motions for former MPs Rukman Senanayake, Sirinal de Mel, A.A. Reginald Perera and I.M. Ilyas. He recalled Senanayake’s role in national politics, dialogue efforts during the 1988–89 unrest, and conservation work; de Mel’s trade union leadership and labour advocacy; Perera’s local government service, industrial development work and water supply initiatives; and Ilyas’s support for displaced people, health, education, land, transport and farming communities during the war. He conveyed sorrow on behalf of the Opposition and offered religious tributes for each former Member. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 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 moved Votes of Condolence for former MPs Rukman Senanayake, Sirinal de Mel, and A.A. Reginald Perera, outlining their personal backgrounds, parliamentary service, party roles, and public contributions. He highlighted Senanayake’s nearly 19 years in Parliament, including service as Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, and specifically recalled his intervention to stop illegal clay mining in the Dankotuwa–Puttalam area. He also noted de Mel’s role as a trade union leader and General Secretary of the National Employees’ Union, and Perera’s service in local government and as an MP for Gampaha. He requested that Parliament’s condolences be conveyed to the families of the deceased members. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Parliament adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Standing Order Suspensions and Sitting Hours Motions Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 8, scheduling Parliament to meet from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided for the Speaker to adjourn the House at 5.30 p.m. without putting the question, and it was agreed to. Standing Order Suspensions and Sitting Hours Motions Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a motion to extend the powers of Ministerial Advisory Committees until 14 February 2025, overriding the earlier parliamentary resolution of 3 December 2024. The motion authorizes the committees to examine Bills, treaties, annual and performance reports, and other referred matters within their jurisdiction, excluding Bills under Article 152 of the Constitution, including matters referred by a relevant Minister. The motion was agreed to by Parliament. Standing Order Suspensions and Sitting Hours Motions Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a procedural resolution to amend the operation of Standing Order 50(2), replacing “Sectoral Oversight Committee” with “Ministerial Advisory Committee” notwithstanding the earlier resolution of 03 December 2024. The amended Standing Order was to remain in force until 14 February 2025, and the motion was agreed to by Parliament. Standing Order Suspensions and Sitting Hours Motions Read →