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- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence AI summary A Cabinet Paper has been submitted to raise compensation for deaths caused by human-elephant conflict, crocodile attacks and other calamities from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 1 million. The Deputy Minister confirmed this in response to a point raised by another Member. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem urged the Government to convene and operationalize the National Council for Disaster Management established under the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005, noting its statutory membership includes the President, relevant ministers and secretaries, and five Opposition MPs including the Leader of the Opposition. Referring to the Nintavur Arabic School incident on the Maavadipalli–Kaarthivu road in which six students died, he raised concerns over inconsistencies in procedures and compensation. He called for disaster death compensation to be increased from the current Rs. 250,000 to at least Rs. 1 million, in line with payments for human-elephant conflict deaths. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra outlined the impact of the recent cyclone-related disaster, giving district-level figures for deaths, displaced families, damaged houses, roads and welfare camps, particularly in Trincomalee and Batticaloa, and conveyed condolences to the victims’ families. He said the Government, security forces and police acted quickly despite some shortcomings, and argued that many flood-related problems stem from long-standing failures such as poor drainage maintenance, blocked waterways, unsafe bridges, encroachments, minor tank issues and politically influenced sand mining. He stated that the Government intends to pursue longer-term disaster-management reforms, including updating the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005, using technical expertise and new technology, securing funding, and involving non-state organizations and communities in preparedness and response. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen moved an Adjournment Motion on the impact of the “Bengal” cyclone and floods, stating that more than 475,000 people in 24 districts were affected, with deaths, crop losses, property damage, damaged roads and tanks, and livestock losses. He urged the Government to provide compensation for loss of life, crop and property damage, and livelihood losses, citing severe damage in Mannar District including 68,334 affected persons and thousands of hectares of agricultural land. He alleged negligence by police and disaster management officials in the deaths of Nintavur madrasa students near the Karaithivu bridge, and called for legal action against officials who failed to warn, rescue, or respond properly. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the Government is examining corruption and fraud allegations and is taking steps, in consultation with legal authorities, regarding political prisoners and detainees held on remand without evidence. He said investigations into corruption and the Easter Sunday attacks are ongoing, but cautioned that cases require proper evidence and cannot be rushed. He asked for two more months, arguing that corrective action is underway after longstanding failures. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that recent arrests were made in response to alleged social media disinformation that used old or foreign images to falsely portray LTTE-related commemorations in Sri Lanka in 2024 and incite communal tensions. He said the Government recognizes the right to remember deceased relatives but will not permit displays of LTTE symbols, noting that Police recorded 244 Maaveerar events in the North, with legal action taken in a small number involving LTTE-related symbols. He outlined arrests in Chunnakam, Baddegama, Maradana and Boralesgamuwa, saying investigations indicated a coordinated political effort to mislead the public and create ethnic discord. Ministerial Statement: Arrests for Spreading False Information on Social Media Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs said the Government would not permit actions that incite ethno-nationalism and stated that he would make a parliamentary statement the next day on arrests raised by the Opposition Leader. Responding to Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, he said the matter would be examined and noted broader issues in police stations, including what he described as 182 politically appointed OICs under the previous Government, with decisions to be taken to improve police station effectiveness and responsiveness. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen raised concerns about the response to recent floods in Ampara, where eight deaths occurred, stating that police barriers and timely rescue action could have prevented the tragedy. He alleged delays by the Disaster Management Centre and Navy response, police inaction, and subsequent inconvenience to victims lodging complaints, while noting that the madrasa principal had been remanded. He requested an independent investigation into the incident and the establishment of effective procedures to prevent similar tragedies. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence AI summary The Deputy Minister reported on the Government’s response to severe weather caused by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, which affected 24 districts and led to an emergency declaration by the President. He stated that 469,872 people from 139,439 families were affected, with 18 deaths and 20 injuries, and that the number in safe centres had fallen from 38,616 to 7,946. He outlined relief measures including deployment of the Tri-Forces, Police and Civil Security Department, coordination through district officials, visits by Ministers and officials, and an additional Treasury allocation of Rs. 300 million for relief and recovery. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →