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- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya responded to a question on education staffing in Puttalam District, stating that there are eight National Schools, two Educational Zones, 179 teacher vacancies in National Schools and 1,262 in Provincial Schools, with detailed breakdowns tabled. She said around 4,500 National Colleges of Education diploma holders are expected to be appointed in January 2025, and further recruitment to vacancies arising after 30 June 2023 has Cabinet approval for 2025. She also explained that absorption of Development Officers and other graduates into the teaching service remains suspended due to a court order and lack of Public Service Commission approval for recruitment without competitive exams, while ministerial and officials’ committees are preparing recommendations for a long-term solution. Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha requested a brief extension of speaking time from the Chair. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe said a past health-related decision was a wrong political decision that had resulted in a tragedy, with officials acting on the recommendations of an appointed committee. He stated that the Prime Minister and Minister of Health had addressed the matter reasonably, and pledged that the Government would take care to prevent a recurrence, intervene where possible to remedy any injustice, and assume responsibility for relevant technical aspects. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman sought the Speaker’s permission to make a brief clarification. No substantive issue or policy matter was raised in the quoted speech. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem questioned the Government’s refusal to disclose details of persons who died and were cremated during the previous administration, asking for the names and addresses of the deceased and their next of kin. He challenged the Minister’s claim that medical ethics prevent such disclosure and requested that any specific ethical prohibition be identified, noting that the previous Government’s forced cremation policy had been acknowledged as a mistake. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary A full response to the matter would be provided under Question No. 10, which was scheduled for an oral answer. Oral Question: Wayamba University Faculties Details (Q.106/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha briefly addressed the Prime Minister to request permission to pose a question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the quoted intervention. Oral Question: Wayamba University Faculties Details (Q.106/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the supplementary question was not related to the original question. She indicated that the matter would be addressed later when answering Oral Question No. 10. Oral Question: Wayamba University Faculties Details (Q.106/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha rose to ask a single supplementary question, noting that it was not directly related to the matter before the House. He requested that the Minister nevertheless provide an answer. Oral Question: Wayamba University Faculties Details (Q.106/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary The member stated that the requested details were scheduled for discussion later that day and would be provided accordingly. Oral Question: IMF Delegation Expenses in Washington DC (Q.96/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Raising a point of order, Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva objected to the Deputy Minister’s statement that the Government “may” provide information on the debt restructuring agreement. He said that, following an international announcement that Sri Lanka had agreed to the restructuring and that a new debt exchange would take place on 20 December, the Government must inform Parliament of the terms agreed with bondholders. Oral Question: IMF Delegation Expenses in Washington DC (Q.96/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Deputy Minister whether it had been considered if the meeting in question could have been conducted via Zoom instead of in person. Oral Question: IMF Delegation Expenses in Washington DC (Q.96/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Rasamanickam complained that he had repeatedly risen to ask a question and requested that the Chair either allow the question to be answered or prevent it, seeking procedural clarity on whether a response would be permitted. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the matter raised was not a point of order and was not relevant to the current proceedings. He indicated that it could be discussed separately. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 19 regarding an urgent public matter concerning the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. He stated that he had informed the Minister of Health and Mass Media in writing that morning and requested to address the matter in Tamil for the benefit of his constituents. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam indicated his intention to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive policy position, proposal, or issue was raised in this brief intervention. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked Standing Order 91(d) to object to what he described as abusive or improper remarks made against him in the House. He asked the Chair to prevent insults, referring to allegations about a land issue and stating that he had left Parliament previously in good faith and had since been returned by the people of Badulla. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to interruptions during parliamentary proceedings and questioned whether Opposition Members were deliberately disrupting the session. He noted that the matter had already taken more than 10 minutes and requested that proceedings be allowed to continue, leaving the decision to the Speaker. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order, asking the Speaker to prevent insults in the Chamber. He also appealed to the Leader of the House to allow the Opposition an opportunity to speak despite the Government’s authority. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker to manage the time of the House, while acknowledging a Member’s right to raise a point of order. His intervention concerned maintaining order and time discipline during proceedings. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →