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- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Faiszer Musthapha questioned the continued need for emergency regulations five months after Cyclone “Ditwah,” arguing that ordinary legal protections are displaced without a clear justification. He criticised the broad Gazette declaration of essential public services, saying it effectively covers much of the State apparatus and could expose workers to imprisonment, property confiscation, and loss of professional registration for non-compliance. He urged the Government to improve administrative efficiency through ordinary means and not extend emergency powers unless a specific threat justifies them. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of clarification, stating that his earlier remarks had been misrepresented regarding the timing of Iranian ships’ arrival. He said he had referred to the President’s statement that Iran requested permission on 26 February for the ships to come, not that the ships were scheduled to arrive between 26 and 28 February. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech extract. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary During the debate on extending the emergency, Darmapriya Wijesinghe rejected Opposition criticisms regarding the Easter investigations, the handling of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, and procedures connected to emergency regulations. He said the Government follows a non-aligned foreign policy, will independently provide humanitarian assistance in the Indian Ocean region where necessary, and applies international legal processes to requests by foreign vessels or parties seeking entry. He also challenged claims that emergency regulations should have been tabled at the time of approval and argued that the Government is acting to safeguard national and public security. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was seconded, put to the House, and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Nilanthi Kottahachchi supported the time-bound extension of Emergency Regulations, arguing that they are necessary under the Public Security Ordinance to maintain essential services and manage recovery after the recent natural disaster. She said the powers are being used for disaster management, rebuilding, procurement, land acquisition where needed, and uninterrupted service delivery, not to suppress expression, media freedom, assembly or protests. She rejected the Opposition’s claim that the Disaster Management Act is sufficient, citing limited meetings of its National Council since 2005 as evidence of practical shortcomings. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees [Mrs. Hemali Weerasekera] AI summary The sitting was suspended until 1.00 p.m. and then resumed with the Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees, Mrs. Hemali Weerasekera, presiding. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Moved for parliamentary approval of the President’s Proclamation under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance, bringing Part II of the Ordinance into operation throughout Sri Lanka from 28 February 2026. The motion seeks formal approval of the emergency-related proclamation, and the question was proposed to the House. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to suspend Standing Order 27 in relation to items 81 and 82 under Main Business on the day’s Order Paper. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Government Business Motion Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that Government Business be taken as the Order of the Day. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Government Business Motion Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested additional speaking time from the Speaker, stating that time had been given to others. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt provided. Points of Order and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to allow him a minute to speak on a matter, without providing further details in the recorded excerpt. Points of Order and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to an allegation made by Nalin Bandara Jayamaha against a Member of Parliament and requested the Speaker to examine the matter. He cautioned against intemperate remarks and emphasized that COPE, PAC, and other committee chairs, as Members of Parliament, are responsible for their statements but cannot have their parliamentary privileges curtailed by another member. Points of Order and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary The contribution was expunged on the order of the Chair, and no substantive remarks are available for summary. A related item was placed in the Library. Points of Order and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Points of Order and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government stated that he was tabling the reply to a question raised under Standing Order 27(2) by Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam. No further substantive details of the reply were provided in the speech. Ministry Statements Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister requested permission to table a reply to a question submitted under Standing Order 27(2) by Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, despite the Member’s absence. He stated that the response was timely and important. Ministry Statements Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake suggested that the matter be taken up for discussion at the Parliamentary Business Committee. Ministry Statements Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that time had been reserved under a Party Leaders’ decision for a Government adjournment motion, but the Government would not move it. On behalf of the Opposition, he requested that the allocated half-hour instead be used for an urgent debate, noting that many Members wished to speak. Ministry Statements Read →