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- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Moved parliamentary approval for regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2413/37 of 4 December 2024, with Cabinet approval signified. Also presented for approval a notification under the Strategic Development Projects Act, additional import and export regulations, and an order under the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act listed on the Order Paper. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting hours despite Standing Order 8, setting sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided for Standing Order 8(5) to operate at 3.30 p.m. and for Parliament to adjourn at 5.30 p.m. without a question being put; it was agreed to. Motion: Sittings of Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary After consultations with other Opposition party leaders, the President, and the Speaker, the Opposition is awaiting a response on increasing its representation before submitting further names. The issue concerns the Parliamentary Business Committee, where the Opposition argues that representation is inadequate given the increase from six Opposition parties under the previous Government to 12 now. Four nominees have been put forward for the available seats: Ravi Karunanayake, Shanakkian Rasamanickam, Namal Rajapaksa, and Ranjith Madduma Bandara, with further nominations to follow if the Committee’s composition is expanded. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that Government and Opposition status is determined by law and the Elections Commission, and that committee representation is allocated proportionally to the electoral mandate while additional Opposition representation has been provided in some committees. He said the Government had increased Opposition seats in the Parliamentary Business Committee and ensured Opposition chairmanships for COPA and the Public Finance Committee, but questioned the Opposition’s own selections for those posts. He cited incomplete Opposition nominations to the CPA, IPU and SAARC Parliamentarians’ Association, urging the Opposition Chief Whip’s Office to consult all Opposition parties and fill the vacancies, and added that the Government is open to expanding committee sizes with the President’s agreement. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Responding for the Opposition, Gayantha Karunathilleka said time allocation among Opposition parties is being discussed and that a Member who has now declared he will sit in Opposition can be treated accordingly, provided he agrees to the Opposition’s arrangements on speaking time and seating. He referred to an earlier incident involving the Member and staff of the Opposition Leader’s Office, noting that written complaints had been made to both the former and current Speakers and that an inquiry and response had been requested. On nominations to bodies such as the IPU, CPA and SAARC, he said all who requested places had been accommodated, additional names had been submitted, and the Opposition was awaiting a positive response on increasing its committee representation before finalizing pending nominations. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order objecting to remarks by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake that he said portrayed him as having committed wrongdoing. He stated that 24 cases filed against him were not private cases, defended his past conduct as a doctor, and said his criticisms related to alleged fraud and killings, including at Mannar Hospital. He objected to being labelled “LTTE,” arguing that such characterisation was unfair; part of his remarks was expunged by the Chair. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake responded to a privilege matter raised by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, stating that allocation of Opposition speaking time is the responsibility of the Opposition leadership and not the Government, while affirming the Government’s support for his right to speak. He said the Government had nominated Archchuna to committees and noted that several Opposition committee seats remained unfilled due to lack of nominations. He requested the Speaker and senior officials to address the matter to prevent repeated disruptions, and added that reported traffic or warrant issues involved no Government interference, with any arrest of an MP requiring notification to the Speaker under proper procedure. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs responded to a matter raised by Hon. Shritharan, stating that he would make inquiries on the same day and provide a response within the day. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a question of parliamentary privilege, alleging that he had not been allocated speaking time despite repeatedly raising points of order. He argued that denying time to an Independent Group Member undermines representation, particularly for the people of Jaffna, and called on the Government to address the issue immediately. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna complained that, despite lodging a privilege complaint 36 days earlier, he had not been given speaking time since the commencement of the new Parliament and no committee had been appointed to examine the matter. He argued that this denied his ability to represent his constituents and asked why the issue had not been addressed. He further stated that he would withdraw any support for the Government and act as an Opposition Member, while alleging that multiple cases and incidents involving security officers reflected unfair treatment. Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister said the passport issuance crisis was inherited from the previous Government and is being managed through online appointments, urgent-review committees, and controlled daily issuance of around 2,900 passports despite a nominal cap of 2,500. He stated that about 586,935 applications had been received since January 2024 and about 587,094 passports issued, with a remaining backlog of roughly 125,000, while stock is conserved pending replenishment. He cited inadequate prior ordering and the pending writ case C.A. 609/2024 as barriers to normalization, and said the Government is expediting legal proceedings, considering an expert committee report, and initiating emergency procurement of five million passport booklets, with normalization expected after August 2025. He added that the current supplier, Thales DIS Finland Oy, is delivering monthly lots under the existing tender, and that the e-passports issued comply with ICAO standards. Question by Private Notice: Delay in Issuing Passports Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, raising a question under Standing Order 27(2), said passport issuance delays of three to four months had become a national problem, affecting especially those seeking overseas employment and allegedly encouraging unofficial payments. He asked the Minister to provide detailed figures on processing times, daily applications and issuances, pending applications since January 2024, booklet stocks and procurement plans. He also requested information on the current passport supplier, tender process and performance, and whether newly issued e-passports meet required quality standards, urging the Government to state when normal service would be restored. Question by Private Notice: Delay in Issuing Passports Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that the answer to the relevant question was tabled. He added that part (b) was not applicable. Oral Question: Fuel Imports (Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene and Crude Oil) Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya rejected the need for advice on her party’s discipline. She asked that the relevant details be sent to her, stating that the matter would be inquired into. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly interjects to state that the issue being discussed is also a serious matter for the other party involved. The remark appears to emphasize the political significance of the matter within party ranks. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the matter raised would be looked into, indicating a commitment to examine it further. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly queried whether the matter under discussion had already been examined. The remark appears to seek clarification on the status of prior consideration or inquiry. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya asked the Member to provide the relevant details and stated that an inquiry would be made. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary No vehicles have been assigned to Government Members of the Tenth Parliament, except a car provided by the Presidential Secretariat to Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva due to his visual impairment and role as the first MP with a disability. The response states that no driver or fuel is provided by the Presidential Secretariat, maintenance will follow government procurement procedures, and no expenditure had been incurred up to 17 January 2025. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on vehicles assigned to Government Members of the Tenth Parliament. He requested information on the number of vehicles, the basis and source of allocation, whether drivers were assigned, which institutions cover fuel, maintenance and servicing, and the monthly expenditure involved. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Read →