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- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had a relevant document but could not table it immediately, following an exchange in which part of his remarks was expunged by the Chair. He assured the Presiding Member that he would table the document on Friday morning so it could be discussed thereafter. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to an order issued by Ms. Nilupuli de Silva of the Fort Magistrate’s Court on 18 December of the previous year. He stated that he would table the order in Parliament the following Friday. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara’s recorded contribution consists only of addressing the Presiding Member, with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy arguments included in the provided text. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara denied having alleged that the Chief Justice engages in bench-fixing or fixes benches. He stated that a fellow Member had misunderstood or misrepresented his earlier remarks. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara alleged procedural irregularities in recent judicial and Bribery Commission actions, including the handling of warrants and the arrest of Dr. Rajitha Senaratne during court vacation. He also questioned judicial promotion and posting processes, claiming senior judges were bypassed and asking whether the system was being “fixed.” He requested that the Chief Justice examine the matter and that a committee be appointed to inquire, warning that if unresolved the issues would be raised with international legal and governance bodies. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that there was a court order, indicating that the matter under discussion was subject to judicial direction. No further details or specific requests were provided in the excerpt. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara welcomed the Bill but urged that concerns of both students and teachers be considered, while rejecting corporal punishment. He raised broader concerns about judicial independence, alleging political influence in judicial appointments, transfers, promotions and post-retirement appointments, and cited Article 110(2) of the Constitution in questioning whether required presidential consent existed for certain former judges taking government posts. He referred to past and current examples, including the removal of Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, appointments involving former Judicial Service Officers’ Association office-bearers, and the treatment of Justice Bandula Karunarathna, and called for adherence to the rule of law and constitutional safeguards. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a privilege issue concerning asset declarations published by CIABOC, citing the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament, the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities law, the Foreign Exchange Act, and the RTI Act. He questioned declarations indicating that Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe held 3,000 units of cryptocurrency and Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne held USDT 1,850 in a Binance account, noting Central Bank restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions. He requested that both Members disclose how these holdings were obtained and that an immediate inquiry be conducted, with any offences referred to CIABOC, the Police, and the courts under due process. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission to read a brief matter under Standing Order 29(1) and (2), stating that it concerned all Members. He indicated that he did not intend to initiate a debate and would only read the statement. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that he wished to read a letter to the House. No further substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is contained in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara invoked Standing Order 29(1) and (2) to seek leave to raise a question of parliamentary privilege, stating he had submitted a written request as required. He argued that issues surrounding MPs’ Declarations of Assets and Liabilities, including reported declarations of cryptocurrency holdings, affect all Members and may conflict with Act No. 12 of 2017. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural matter, stating that he had submitted a document under the Standing Orders before 9.30 a.m. and before the sitting began. He noted that no specific time had been provided and described the submission as brief but concerning a significant issue. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had submitted a Question of Privilege under Standing Order 29(1) and (2). He indicated that the matter concerns the privileges or rights of all Members of Parliament. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that Standing Order 27(2) does not restrict the scope of questions, including matters such as judges’ transfers. He requested that the Government provide an answer without attempting to limit the Opposition’s questions, stating that they would decide on further action if dissatisfied with the response. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara’s recorded contribution consists only of the salutation to the Deputy Speaker and contains no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or arguments to summarize. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter should not be raised until the President returns and assumes the role of substantive Minister. He indicated that discussion should be deferred pending that appointment. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requests that a matter be taken up before the Acting Minister proceeds. The intervention is brief and procedural, without reference to a substantive policy issue or legislative proposal. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked for clarification on the scheduling of the relevant matter, specifically requesting the date and time. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara presented two public petitions to Parliament. The petitions were submitted on behalf of Mr. D.M. Gunaratne of Padeniya and Mr. K.D. Thilakarathna of Galgamuwa. Petitions Presented by Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →