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- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha urged Parliament to protect the dignity of women members, arguing that abuse under parliamentary privilege discourages women’s political participation. Marking International Women’s Day, he called for measures to increase women’s labour force participation, including more crèches, longer maternity leave and formal work-from-home options, and supported higher representation for women in politics building on the 25 per cent local authority quota. He also asked the Government to address the needs of war widows after 2009 through accelerated welfare support and proposed stronger workplace mechanisms and reporting support to tackle sexual harassment and violence against women. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake condemned the harassment and abuse of women Members of Parliament, particularly by Opposition MPs and through cyberbullying, and argued that such conduct discourages women and girls from entering politics. Citing Standing Orders 77, 81 and 82 on discipline and disorder in the House, he requested action from the Chair and parliamentary staff to examine complaints and determine whether any previous Parliament had seen comparable insults toward women MPs. He said Parliament’s response was necessary not only to protect the 22 women MPs but also to signal protection and respect for women more broadly, including in workplaces and public life. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister argued that support for women in politics is needed because social structures create vulnerabilities, particularly through online and media harassment targeting women MPs. He cited Asia-Pacific data that 85 percent of women MPs face such harassment and said Parliament should lead efforts to protect and strengthen women who enter public life. He noted that the number of women MPs has doubled and said his office had requested a report on the level of harassment faced by women MPs within Parliament. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary During an Adjournment debate marking International Women’s Day, Bimal Rathnayake argued that social, economic and institutional structures continue to limit women’s advancement despite their major contribution to Sri Lanka’s economy, including foreign exchange earnings. He highlighted unpaid domestic and care work as a key barrier affecting even educated and professional women, and noted declining female representation at senior levels in universities, health administration and other institutions. He called for identifying and removing administrative, institutional and attitudinal barriers, including through measures such as low-interest credit and support for women’s entrepreneurship, and also referred to the impact of conflict in the Middle East on women’s vulnerability globally. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj moved a procedural motion for Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara to take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda vacated the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 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 question was recorded in the excerpt provided. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Dilith Jayaweera requested a brief extension of speaking time from the Presiding Member. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi — Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs AI summary A procedural motion was moved to have Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair during the sitting. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage raised a Point of Order to clarify that she had not made any anti-humanitarian statement. She stated that matters of statecraft should be handled with sensitivity and without seeking political gain, and affirmed that the NPP Government stands for global peace and humanity. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka spoke in support of the Adjournment Motion marking International Women’s Day, recalling Sri Lanka’s institutional measures for women’s affairs and noting women’s representation in national leadership, public service, education and local government. He said women remain central to major foreign exchange-earning sectors such as overseas employment, apparel and plantations, but continue to face hardships that require urgent government attention. He called for action beyond ceremonial statements, proposing cross-party initiatives through the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus with Opposition support, and highlighted low female labour-force participation, unemployment, unstable work and the unvalued household labour of women. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Speaker then proposed the question on the motion. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved a procedural motion, on behalf of the Leader of the House, to vary the day’s sitting hours despite Standing Order 88. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., scheduled Standing Order 8(5) for 11.30 a.m., and provided for adjournment at 5.30 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House. Procedural: Motion on Sitting Hours Extension Read →
- 5 March 2026 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that another member be allowed to speak, noting that there was time available until 5.30 p.m. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested additional speaking time from the Speaker, stating that the matter under discussion was important. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman sought clarification on a matter before the Chief Government Whip provided an answer. The intervention was procedural and aimed at clarifying the issue under discussion. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake rose briefly to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was included in the provided remarks. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa remarks that a named individual is among the genuine owners and leaders of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, identifying him as the party’s National Organizer. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that providing such an opportunity would meet the need being discussed. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly requests the opportunity to address the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in the statement. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested additional speaking time, addressing the Chief Government Whip. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →