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 March 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member informed the Hon. Member that only two minutes remained for their speech. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera to address the House and allotted him 10 minutes. The intervention was procedural, marking the next speaker in the debate at 1.41 p.m. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister moved that Hon. M.K.M. Aslam take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Aslam assumed it. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Priyantha Wijerathna, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Bribery and corruption were described as undermining public service quality, public trust, merit-based administration, investment, and the rule of law. The speech supported strengthening the legal and institutional framework under the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, alongside digitalization measures expected to reduce corruption opportunities within three years. It urged approval of a Motion to finalize CIABOC’s staffing structure, remuneration, and conditions, including 971 positions and an expansion of investigators to 377, to enable the Commission to function effectively and independently. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker suspended the sitting for the lunch interval until 1.00 p.m. Proceedings later resumed with the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, Hon. Hemali Weerasekara, in the Chair. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake to address the House and allotted him 15 minutes to speak. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 91(h), arguing that imputations or derogatory labels against Members should not be permitted. He requested that the remarks referring to a Member as “Pacha Perera” be expunged from the record. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara to speak and allocated him 14 minutes. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker recognized Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran as the next speaker and allotted him seven minutes to speak. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Eranga Weeraratne to speak next and informed him that he had 11 minutes allocated. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara - Minister of Justice, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that CIABOC is not under any ministry and that a ministry cannot determine its salaries. He said any salary-related issue could be discussed with the Prime Minister and, if necessary, with the President, who holds the relevant powers. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara - Minister of Justice, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Clarified that the current proposal does not address remuneration for Commissioners or Directors, as those matters are governed by Sections 23 and 24 of the Anti-Corruption Act. Any future salary increases for those positions would need to be considered separately and are not part of the item under discussion. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that the proposal under discussion does not address the matter raised by the Hon. Member. She indicated that the Minister of Justice, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, would provide clarification. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Moved for Parliament to approve, under Section 26(2) of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, the remuneration and conditions of service for CIABOC officers and employees, including a 971-position cadre and a new remuneration scheme with specified allowances. She said the approval is needed to operationalize the expanded mandate and independence of CIABOC under the 2023 Act, address staffing and legal-capacity constraints, and clear a backlog of over 4,000 concluded investigation files. She also noted Cabinet’s approval of special committees to manage impacts from current external energy pressures and ensure continuity of essential services. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Orders 29(1), (2) and 118(2)(a), highlighting difficulties caused by the weekly fuel QR quota. He said the 15-litre limit was insufficient for travel between Jaffna and Colombo for parliamentary sittings, requiring extended stays to renew the quota before returning. Bills Presented and Points of Order Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed the House that answers would be provided after Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s question. The record then notes that Bills were presented. Bills Presented and Points of Order Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural point noting that Standing Order 27(2) questions were listed for 11.00 to 11.30 a.m. despite the sitting beginning late. He asked whether the printed time allocation for those questions was an error. Clarification on Country's Energy Security under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa pressed the Government to answer a newly added question relating to tourism, saying such issues change rapidly and require a response. He criticized the Government’s prior promises made to the public, arguing that those commitments had contributed to the current difficulties. Clarification on Country's Energy Security under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa indicated that he was posing a question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is contained in the provided speech excerpt. Clarification on Country's Energy Security under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa appealed to the Chair to allow him to present his full question, arguing that the matter concerned the public’s vital interests and should not be constrained solely by time limits. Clarification on Country's Energy Security under Standing Order 27(2) Read →