Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Kurunegala

Profession: Attorney-at-Law

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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

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748 speeches

11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to direct another member to withdraw a remark made in the Chamber. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the opposition had not presented a motion of censure, contrary to the Leader of the House’s characterization. He questioned the authority of the Deputy Minister of Defence, noting that the office has staff and facilities but arguing that, if powers have not been formally delegated or gazetted, the Army Commander and others should not act on his instructions. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Law & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly questioned the relevance of a preceding point to the matter under discussion. No substantive policy position, proposal, or legislative argument was advanced in this intervention. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that the Attorney-General’s report and the Secretariat’s report be tabled in Parliament. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that questions on defence should be answered with clear parliamentary accountability when the President, as Minister of Defence, is absent. He said reliance on Article 46(2) regarding delegation of powers does not resolve the issue of responsibility in Parliament, and questioned the legal basis on which a Deputy Minister answers on the President’s behalf. He requested the Attorney-General’s report and the Secretariat’s report, and warned that preventing a No-Confidence Motion while allowing only a censure motion would set a problematic precedent for ministerial accountability. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to Chapter VIII of the Constitution and Article 46(1) to argue that Deputy Ministers, appointed by the President on the Prime Minister’s advice to assist Cabinet Ministers, form part of the Executive. He stated that this constitutional position remains unchanged. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara said his side would not oppose the Bill, noting public support and its link to the Government’s policy pledges, but questioned whether the Government was applying its “nothing denied to a citizen should be given to a ruler” principle consistently. He asked that the Chitrasiri Committee Report be tabled in Parliament, argued that modest and defined support for former leaders can be justified while misuse should be addressed, and stated that the related expenditure was very small relative to GDP and revenue. He also urged the Government to focus on wider governance and economic issues, including bank non-performing loans, delays in benefits reaching entrepreneurs after IMF-related measures, unresolved customs documentation, and youth unemployment. Debate: Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
22 August 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to a claim attributed to a Minister that India was behind the Easter Sunday attacks. He indicated he was making a brief concluding point on that matter, implying the need for clarification or accountability regarding the statement. Procedural Matters and Sittings of Parliament Security & Defence Read →
22 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara responded to remarks made in his absence, denying that he had spread inaccurate or fear-inducing claims about the health sector and stating that his concerns related to NMRA decisions on human immunoglobulin. He questioned why the drug was reintroduced after reported complications and deaths, why testing was not obtained from a laboratory outside India, and why reliance was placed on a privately held sample tested at an Indian zonal lab. He said he had corrected a prior error publicly and maintained that he had not misled Parliament. Procedural Matters and Sittings of Parliament HealthcareJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that high vehicle taxes have made imported vehicles unaffordable, despite the Government allowing imports. He alleged serious irregularities and corruption in the coal procurement process, including violations of procurement guidelines, tender conditions tailored to a specific company, and a resignation by the Coal Company Chairman over the issue. He also raised concerns over Litro Gas and the reintroduction of a failed immunoglobulin product, citing reported deaths and demanding accountability from the NMRA and the Government. He further questioned the handling of legal proceedings involving Ranil Wickremesinghe and warned that public threats, magistrate transfers, and alleged pressure on judicial officers undermine the rule of law. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported the reintroduction of Sports Law regulations aimed at depoliticizing sports administration, but urged adequate funding for high-performance and national athlete pools, including air tickets for junior athletes attending Commonwealth Games trials. He raised concerns over the weakening of Samurdhi services, alleged pressure on the JEDB Chairman over land-related files, and tabled an investigation report relating to reported CIABOC indictments. He also questioned a floating armoury licence, coal procurement delays, LPG pricing, the appointment of the Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, and the impact of issuing tourist driving licences at the airport on local transport operators. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
19 August 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara presented two public petitions to Parliament: one from D.M.N.J. Dissanayaka of Minuwangete and another from W.A.S.W. Wickremasinghe of Ginipenda, Kalugamuwa. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order concerning the scheduling of the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, arguing that Article 78(1) of the Constitution and Standing Order 52(5) require seven full days after Gazette publication before a Bill is placed on the Order Paper. He contended that, if the Gazette was published on the 31st, the required period would only end at midnight on the 7th, so the Bill should be taken up at the next sitting. He stated that the objection was procedural rather than substantive and warned that proceeding immediately could invite a Supreme Court challenge. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked for clarification on who the “Divisional Officer” referred to in the debate or relevant provision is, indicating uncertainty about the specific official or designation being mentioned. He sought an exact identification of that role within the administrative or legal context under discussion. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about the new “Public Security Committees” introduced by the IGP to replace or reorganize Community Police Committees. He requested that the Sinhala title be accompanied by Tamil and English names to avoid issues for Tamil and Muslim communities, and questioned the role of Divisional Development Committee Chairmen, MPs, Pradeshiya Sabha members, and “Divisional Officers” in selecting members. He alleged that in some areas political figures were preparing or collecting lists for Police, preventing some committees from being formed, and asked the Minister to clarify who is formally authorized to receive applications and constitute the committees. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & OrderEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for details on Public Security Committees and Civil Security Committees at Grama Niladhari Division level. He sought clarification on whether both types of committees exist, whether Civil Security Committees have been abolished, the number of Public Security Committees planned and already established, and their functions, leadership, appointments, convening arrangements, participants, and membership qualifications. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara said he would address the repayment of the monies in question. He also asserted that JVP Members had taken amounts between 2004 and 2008, citing figures of Rs. 1 million and Rs. 2 million, and requested that those details be stated accurately. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought clarification from the Chair regarding a number he had requested. The intervention appears to be a brief procedural query rather than a substantive contribution on policy or legislation. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara informed Parliament that a Ceylon Petroleum Corporation bus carrying about 50 people was reportedly being taken to Maharagama to attack a protest. He asked that the Minister’s attention be drawn to the matter and indicated he could provide the bus number. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →