Topic
Security & Defence
869 speeches · 214 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. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, M.P. JJB | 77 |
| 2 | Hon. Ananda Wijepala, M.P. JJB | 65 |
| 3 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 39 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 23 |
| 5 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 18 |
| 6 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 18 |
| 7 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 17 |
| 8 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 16 |
| 9 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 16 |
| 10 | Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam, M.P. ACTC | 15 |
Speeches
869 on this topic- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka - President, Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Minister of Digital Economy AI summary During the economic debate, the President argued that opposition predictions of government collapse due to regional conflicts, Middle East tensions, or United States tariff policy had not materialized. He criticized the Opposition for, in his view, framing political and economic developments around expectations of crisis, and urged them to engage within a more realistic political framework. He also referred to claims about an alternative “August” or “December” President, dismissing them as unfounded. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister responded to a question about fishing craft OFRP-A-1487 KMN, which went missing on 12 July 2024 after leaving Addalachchenai Kappaladi pier with two fishermen aboard. He stated that the Indian Coast Guard found the craft at Nagapattinam Port, rescued E. L. Irfan, and that K. R. M. Nishfar remains missing; Irfan was returned to Sri Lanka on 20 December 2024. He said no compensation has yet been paid, as Nishfar’s wife has not submitted the completed application required for heirs’ compensation, and compensation for the craft will be considered once the vessel, currently anchored at Nagapattinam, is brought back. Oral Question: E.L. Irfan and K.S. Nishfar - Compensation for Boat Accident (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister provided answers on the establishment and operation of Public Security Committees, stating that 14,126 committees were planned and 12,710 had been established by 4 August 2025 following the 4 April 2025 decision. He outlined their objectives, including community-based crime prevention, conflict resolution, environmental protection, disaster risk management, youth empowerment, public awareness, and narcotics eradication. He also detailed their functions, appointment process, and membership criteria, including local residency, inclusion of Clean Sri Lanka Rural Committee members, at least 50 per cent youth participation, and at least 25 per cent female representation. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s proposed restructuring of energy-related entities, arguing that consolidating bodies and placing an “independent” institution under the Ministry of Finance undermines independence. He questioned the absence of provisional approvals for renewable energy projects during the Government’s 10 months in office, asked about the progress of investors and tender winners, and warned that delays in new generation capacity affect tariffs and national security. He also called for action against bidders who win low-price tenders but fail to implement projects. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar argued that the electricity sector reforms amount to accelerated unbundling and potential privatization despite government denials, and questioned how the proposed transmission upgrades requiring US$5 billion would be financed. He raised concerns over the Cabinet-approved Sahasdanavi plant assumptions on diesel prices, exchange rates and generation costs, and asked on what basis incentives had been granted. He also alleged increasing Israeli-linked activity in areas such as Pottuvil, Arugam Bay and Sinnavillu, urging the Government to act on visa, land-leasing and security concerns. He further called for the removal of the Ministry Secretary from the chairmanship of LTL Holdings due to a potential conflict of interest, proposing that an Additional Secretary be appointed instead. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised a supplementary question on a recent smuggling incident involving “red containers,” citing public concern and findings from a presidentially appointed committee that their contents had not been properly verified. He asked what decisions had been taken beyond ongoing investigations and requested that Parliament be provided with details of the items in the containers, the importing institutions, and the categories of goods involved. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Customs - Release of Containers without Inspection (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Thurairasa Ravikaran welcomed the debate on Regulations under the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act and commended the Government’s action, while invoking the remembrance of Pandara Vanniyan to highlight current concerns in the Vanni. He raised objections to Cabinet-approved wind power towers in Mannar, citing local protests at Thalladi, and urged authorities to remove the components opposed by residents. He also sought attention to the disappearance of fisherman Vincent Paul Arumai in Mullaitivu, noting damage and human blood found on his boat and suspicions of an attack linked to illegal sea activities. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that integrated search operations involving the Tri-Forces had recently been launched around Kalpitiya. He said an integrated action plan would be formulated with the Ministry of Fisheries, the Navy, Tri-Forces and Police to prevent the inflow of narcotics and contraband. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister to address Indian bottom trawling and reports of narcotics and contraband being brought in by large boats, noting difficulties in thoroughly inspecting such vessels. He requested a special short-term integrated operation in the affected zone and an expedited action plan to enable arrests. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns about intensified smuggling along the coastal belt, including narcotics, pharmaceuticals, injections, chemicals, and agricultural inputs, noting that seized quantities may be less than actual inflows. He said enforcement is weakened by procedural and custody issues after seizures under the Customs Ordinance, with goods sometimes handed to Police or Excise instead of Sri Lanka Customs. He asked whether a dedicated Sri Lanka Customs office would be established in the Puttalam District to regularize and streamline seizure handling. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala answered a question on narcotics and contraband smuggling along the north-western coastal belt, stating that such incidents are reported from time to time. He outlined ongoing measures including police and motorcycle patrols, intelligence gathering, Navy-assisted raids, roadblocks, joint Navy-Police operations, checks at fisheries harbours, monitoring of previous offenders, coastal surveillance by the Police Narcotics Bureau, community awareness programmes with the Ministry of Fisheries, and procurement of ATV/UTV vehicles for coastal patrols. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that narcotics enforcement has been expanded through police searches across all divisions, with the Tri-Forces and Police Special Task Force jointly deployed to disrupt supply. He said the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board plans 6,134 demand-reduction awareness programmes this year, with about 3,000 already completed, and that school-based committees and Public Security Committees are being used to support prevention and public participation. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Susantha Kumara Nawarathna asked a supplementary question regarding the Government’s response to narcotics trafficking, noting that numerous investigations had been conducted over the previous eight months and that weapons were being used in such activities. He requested details on the measures taken so far to curb narcotics. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary In response to Question 858/2025, the Minister listed the institutions under the Public Security Section and reported that, since the present Government took office, the Sri Lanka Police conducted 128 investigations and the Department of Immigration and Emigration 149, while three other institutions conducted none. He detailed the subject areas, arrests, cases filed and seizures, including firearm-related homicide and attempted murder investigations, protected animal killings, immigration and passport-related violations, 219 foreign nationals arrested by Immigration, and 2,089 firearms seized by Police up to 31 July 2025. He also stated that Immigration had not instituted prosecutions, with deportations and removals handled under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, No. 20 of 1948. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Minister stated that recent inflation fell below target mainly due to supply-side deflation from administered price reductions in electricity and fuel, while the Central Bank had reduced policy rates by 8 percentage points between June 2023 and July 2025. He said the Central Bank Act grants CBSL independence, prohibits monetary financing, and establishes the Governing Board and Monetary Policy Board to operate a flexible exchange rate and flexible inflation targeting framework. He outlined the 2023 Monetary Policy Framework Agreement setting a 5 per cent inflation target with a ±2 per cent band until 2026, and described coordination, IMF review, parliamentary reporting, and public communication mechanisms for accountability when inflation deviates from target. Standing Order 27(2): Central Bank Accountability and Medicine Procurement Delays Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala states that he has already provided a clarification to Parliament regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, in response to an interruption. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that Hon. Aruna Jayasekara was not a Deputy Minister at the time of the 2019 Easter attacks or during 2019–2022, when independent investigations could have been carried out. She said the current administration is now pursuing investigations, including statements made in Parliament and to the CID, and will present all facts to ensure justice for the victims. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman questioned the impartiality of an investigation involving the Defence establishment, noting that the individual who was Eastern Commander at the relevant time now serves as State Minister of Defence. He argued that an inquiry conducted by officers subordinate to that person could not be considered fair, and raised concern about the credibility of the process. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman questioned the fairness of ongoing investigations into the Sainthamaruthu incident and the confirmation that “Sara” was alive, noting that the relevant Army team arrived when Major General Aruna Jayasekara was Eastern Commander. He referred to allegations of a conspiracy over the third DNA report and the President’s statement that the Government was involved, and argued that an impartial inquiry is doubtful because the former Eastern Commander is now the State Minister of Defence and his subordinates are involved in the investigation. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised concerns about the investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks, particularly the disputed DNA findings regarding the alleged disappearance and reported death of Sara. He questioned how justice for victims could be achieved while Aruna Jayasekara, who was Eastern Province Commander when an Army team first arrived at the Sainthamaruthu blast site and is now State Minister of Defence, remains in office. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →