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- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair during proceedings. The motion was put to the House and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly intervened to request that additional speaking time be taken from the Minister’s allocated time. The remark appears to concern the management of debate time during the parliamentary proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked how much speaking time remained, noting that he had begun his speech at 2.27 p.m. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna responded to a reference to his name, stating that his earlier remarks had been misinterpreted. He clarified that the intention was to remove certain elements and establish the proposed order, and expressed regret that the point had not been understood. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara urged that the matter under discussion not be delayed or prolonged further. The intervention was brief and procedural in nature, calling for the process to move forward without dragging it out. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna appears only to address or yield to Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, with no substantive remarks, policy position, question, or proposal recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly responds to a time-allocation issue in the debate, asking that the time be deducted from the other side’s allotted speaking time. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna rose on a point of personal reference, requesting permission to respond because his name had been mentioned in the debate. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that he be allowed to continue speaking within his allotted time, noting that others could respond afterward. The intervention concerned the management of speaking turns during the debate. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara said the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme lacked a clear concept paper, implementation plan, institutional responsibilities and terms of reference, despite being debated for two days. He compared it with Singapore’s “Keep Singapore Clean” initiative, arguing that successful programmes require defined actions, public participation, infrastructure and enforcement mechanisms. While expressing strong support for the objective, he criticised inconsistent interpretations of the programme by police, MPs and officials, and urged the Government to present a proper plan before implementation. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa briefly responded after his name was mentioned, acknowledging Hon. Nihal Galappaththi as a senior MP from his area whom he respects. He declined to engage further, adding only a figurative remark that “pots can be broken only because they are empty.” Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa briefly rose on a point of order or clarification, stating that his name had been mentioned by another Member. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Hon. Nihal Galappaththi criticized another Member for allegedly failing to attend District Development and Divisional Development Committee meetings. He accused the Member of using Parliament to make disruptive criticisms despite not participating in local development forums. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order questioning whether another Member should be permitted to continue delivering a speech in that manner. He urged the Chair to make an immediate ruling on the propriety of the speech. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Hon. Nihal Galappaththi stated that the public had delivered a final verdict through the votes held on September 8 and November 14. The remark emphasized acceptance of the election outcomes as conclusive. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Chair to make a ruling on whether another Member’s manner of speaking was procedurally acceptable. The intervention was a point of order seeking clarification on conduct in the debate. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Nihal Galappaththi reflects on his past, present, and future in political life, referring to his experiences and continued role in public service. The remarks appear to be personal and contextual rather than focused on a specific bill, policy proposal, or parliamentary demand. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order questioning whether another Member’s remarks were permissible under parliamentary procedure. He sought clarification from the Chair on whether the Member could speak in that manner. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly intervened to query or challenge the proceedings, addressing the Deputy Chairperson of Committees and asking for clarification on what was taking place. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questions the relevance or procedural basis of an unspecified matter, asking what Point of Order is being raised. The intervention appears to seek clarification from the Chair or the member speaking on whether the issue qualifies as a valid Point of Order. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →