Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
Speeches 748 #2 of 225·#1 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 548 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Oral question
Activity by sitting
115 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
Topic focus
AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
748 speeches- 27 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Chair to allow a Party Leader to raise a point of order. The intervention was procedural, seeking recognition for the Member to speak on that basis. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the procedural basis for expunging remarks related to answers to questions, referring to an issue raised by Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. He specifically asked under which Standing Order the expungement was being made. Oral Question: Total Foreign and Domestic Debt 2020-2024 (Q.315/2024 (2)) with Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he was about to provide an explanation. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was included in the excerpt. Oral Question: Total Foreign and Domestic Debt 2020-2024 (Q.315/2024 (2)) with Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural point under Standing Order 92(2)(a), questioning whether the correct parliamentary procedure had been followed. Oral Question: Total Foreign and Domestic Debt 2020-2024 (Q.315/2024 (2)) with Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission to raise a point during the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Total Foreign and Domestic Debt 2020-2024 (Q.315/2024 (2)) with Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly informed the House that he was referring to Standing Order 92(2). No further substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the speech. Oral Question: Total Foreign and Domestic Debt 2020-2024 (Q.315/2024 (2)) with Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 92(2), stating that it sets out the procedure for raising questions. He asked under which Standing Order the Minister was seeking to remove or disallow the matter in question. Oral Question: Total Foreign and Domestic Debt 2020-2024 (Q.315/2024 (2)) with Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech text. Oral Question: Total Foreign and Domestic Debt 2020-2024 (Q.315/2024 (2)) with Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that Land Commissioners have been assigned to the provinces and said there is confusion in some cases. He stated that both sides agree the matter requires attention. Adjournment Debate: Grant of Freehold Deeds to Occupants of State Lands Land & Housing Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported the adjournment motion and argued that the Lands Commissioner General’s Circular imposes numerous restrictions that would significantly limit the conversion of permits and grants into freehold title, contrary to the relevant Committee Report. He cited figures showing over 142,000 permits and grants submitted for conversion through the Lands Commissioner General and the Mahaweli Authority, and said evidence suggests very few recipients sell their lands after receiving deeds. He requested that the Circular be reviewed and aligned with the Committee recommendations, and asked the Minister to clarify the practical process for issuing freehold grants to people who have been waiting for nearly two years. Adjournment Debate: Grant of Freehold Deeds to Occupants of State Lands Land & HousingParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised an urgent concern that Sri Lanka would be left without an Auditor General following the retirement of the former Auditor General, failed appointments and rejection of an acting extension by the Constitutional Council, and alleged political interference in the appointment process. He then questioned the Health Ministry over the handling of adverse reactions and deaths linked to intravenous immunoglobulin, citing recall notices, SAFRESC decisions, and correspondence instructing withdrawal of the product due to quality defects. He alleged that recommended testing through WHO-prequalified laboratories was not carried out, that the product was later allowed back into use based on an Indian report, and demanded accountability from the NMRA and relevant health authorities. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Public FinanceHealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about the cadre and recruitment arrangements at CPSTL, noting that the entity is wholly state-owned and subject to oversight by the Department of Public Enterprises. Referring to a letter from the Ministry Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, which he tabled for the Library, he argued that CPSTL cannot recruit staff at its discretion and requested the Secretary to examine the matter. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Government’s fuel pricing and revenue management, stating that CPC-related figures had fallen from Rs. 27 billion in the first six months of 2024 to Rs. 17 billion in the same period of 2025 while pump prices had not reflected larger declines in international fuel indices. He alleged a lack of transparency in the monthly fuel pricing formula, windfall gains to connected parties, and irregular lubricant sales causing losses, and requested investigations into these matters. Citing the Auditor General’s 2023 report, he said recoveries had not been made for delayed deliveries, off-specification stocks, and shipping short-landings, including alleged dues of US$ 4.39 million and US$ 27 million to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Cost of LivingCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to being limited to two minutes, stating that he had more to say. He argued that part of his allotted speaking time had already been taken and sought additional time to continue. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara alleged irregularities in a tender process, noting that while most companies quoted with tax, one quoted without tax on the same day a Gazette was issued, suggesting prior knowledge of the tax change. He called on the President, as Minister of Finance, to investigate who was responsible if the Government is committed to opposing theft and fraud. He also referred to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation earning Rs. 27 billion in the first six months of 2024. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that the relevant Cabinet Paper be tabled in Parliament, stating that it was not currently available to Members. He said this would allow Parliament to decide on and discuss the matter. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that, if the referenced item or document was available, it be brought and shown to the House. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that past opposition to energy infrastructure, power plants and CEB restructuring contributed to current electricity sector problems. He questioned the costs of the Sobadanavi and Sahasdanavi projects, citing figures he said showed high capacity and unit charges, and asked for clear timelines on converting diesel-based thermal plants to LNG. He also raised concerns over a battery energy storage tender, alleging that one bidder’s tax-excluded bid appeared to anticipate a tax exemption gazette issued around the tender opening, and called for scrutiny of possible insider information. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Public FinanceInfrastructureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asks whether the matter under discussion is accepted as having been wrong. The intervention is a brief question seeking acknowledgement of fault. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter was presented by the Deputy Minister of Defence. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position is recorded in the provided text. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Security & Defence Read →