Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Labour
Profession: Teacher
Speeches 145 #26 of 225·#13 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 65 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
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145 speeches- 24 September 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe’s contribution is limited to addressing the Presiding Member, with no substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation or policy recorded in the provided text. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe asked what action Dayasiri Jayasekara would take if the judgment being discussed could not be presented on Friday, and requested that he inform both the members concerned and the House. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe objected to an opposing Member’s claim about a court order, stating that no such order existed. He invoked professional and legal ethics, criticizing the Member for raising the matter when unable to provide a substantive answer. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe raised a point of order denying claims circulated on YouTube and attributed to Dayasiri Jayasekara that the Mount Lavinia Court had ordered the arrest of Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe and Mayor Ranjan Jayalal. He stated that the court had only required them to record statements before 22 August, which they had done, and challenged anyone alleging otherwise to table the court order. He also referred to Labour Department letters which, he said, confirmed that a trade union faction had been fraudulently registered through misuse of political power by former Minister John Seneviratne, and demanded withdrawal of the alleged false statement. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that his party would continue making allegations about crimes against the country both inside and outside Parliament, despite defamation actions or letters of demand. He said they were prepared to defend their statements in court and challenged the relevant person to come to Parliament and respond. Debate: Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe rose briefly on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the recorded statement. Debate: Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe alleged that information relating to criminal rackets, including claims about 80 politicians and undeclared assets, had previously been suppressed, and said those responsible would be exposed and brought before the law. He stated that the Government would not protect criminals and would take action to eradicate the narcotics trade. He also described the UAE-Sri Lanka agreement signed that day as important for investment, citing rising remittances, foreign direct investment, and national income as signs of economic progress. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates on Investment Promotion and Protection Corruption & Governance ReformSecurity & DefenceForeign Affairs Read →
- 9 September 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the Sri Lanka–UAE Investment Promotion and Mutual Protection Agreement, saying it includes safeguards on sustainable investment, environmental standards, public safety, public morals, and investor de-risking, and is intended to help restore investor confidence. He linked the need for such confidence to past controversies, including the 2007 end of Emirates’ management of SriLankan Airlines and subsequent losses. He also accused members of the former government and Opposition of links to drug trafficking and of selectively taking disciplinary action, while stating that the current government would pursue traffickers and past corruption through law enforcement. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates on Investment Promotion and Protection Law & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 19 August 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe defended the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill as a measure to regulate existing gambling activity rather than expand it, and said the Government would consider constructive proposals. He rejected Opposition claims about public borrowing, stating that the Government would borrow only within legal, IMF and fiscal discipline frameworks for productive projects and public benefit, unlike past borrowing that he said failed to create adequate assets. He also described the North-East hartal as unsuccessful and argued that recent election results showed public rejection of divisive ethnic politics, while affirming the Government’s commitment to transparency and responsible governance. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Corruption & Governance ReformEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic Finance Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Deputy Minister of Labour, informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mrs. W. A. Priyanka Nirosha Perera of Hendala, Palliyawatta. No substantive policy issue or debate was raised in the statement. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe supported the Electricity Bill, arguing that it reverses earlier efforts to break up and privatize the Ceylon Electricity Board, including proposals in 1996, 2002 and the previous Government’s legislation. He said the Bill would establish five fully state-owned companies, protect the rights of all 23,000 CEB workers including pensions and EPF, allow voluntary retirement, and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. He rejected claims of privatization, noting that private power generation already exists through CEB purchases, and urged critics to identify genuine shortcomings rather than mislead the public. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading EmploymentPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe argued that if the Opposition opposes unlawful acts, it should not withhold its vote on the matter before the House. He stated that the Government had demonstrated its approach through action rather than words. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister described the 206-page report and related debate as historic, arguing that it documents the politicization of the Police and the consequences faced by officers who followed unlawful orders. He cited testimony from police and military personnel and said the report clarifies the legality of actions taken, including political influence over OIC appointments in most police stations. He maintained that the Government’s process complied with the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, and rejected opposition attempts to challenge or halt the debate. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe made a brief remark characterizing the opposing group as “the crowd that only howls.” No specific policy, legislative issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the statement. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Employment Read →
- 24 July 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe responded to allegations about his employment record, stating that he was dismissed in 2009 under Mahinda Rajapaksa on politically motivated and false charges. He said he was later cleared of all charges and released from service in 2015 by the Governor, and noted that parliamentary law permits trade union leaders to be released from their posts for union duties. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 24 July 2025 AI summary The Chair instructed Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe to take his seat. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was made in this intervention. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 July 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe requested one minute to clarify an allegation that he said was being reported in the media. The intervention was procedural and sought permission from the Chair to address the matter briefly. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 July 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe defended the proposed education reforms as a preliminary parliamentary process, stating that history and aesthetics would remain part of learning and clarifying the proposed credit allocations for core subjects. He said the reforms aim to create parallel academic and vocational pathways up to higher education, supported by five pillars including curriculum, teacher development, infrastructure, administration and assessment. He outlined plans for an Education Council to set professional standards, registration and licensing for educators across government, private, international and tuition sectors, while saying implementation would follow a defined timeline rather than immediate compulsory licensing. He also said early childhood centres would receive Ministry guidelines and that a concept paper on the reforms would be presented. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Education Read →
- 23 July 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister objected to a Member’s remark directed at the Chair, stating that such language undermines the authority of the Chair. He requested that the remark be withdrawn. Oral Question: Security at Temple of the Tooth Relic and Road Closure Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe rejected Opposition claims of political “witch-hunts” and argued that the Government was proceeding with investigations and policy commitments, including probes into alleged frauds such as those relating to the Cultural Fund. He said the Government had delivered a major private-sector wage increase but acknowledged unresolved labour issues in the public and private sectors, urging trade unions to allow time for planned measures including a Wages Commission, an Education Council, and reforms to professionalize education-related services. He also stated that the Government had identified 48 tanks with unauthorized constructions around them and was beginning demarcation and removal work according to a clear policy. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) EmploymentPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →