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- 8 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that his earlier remark was not intended as an insult, but referred to the use of a particular title during the election campaign. He said he could produce the relevant election poster as evidence if necessary. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara clarified that he did not intend to malign the Minister or question his academic standing. He stated that his point was limited to the use of the title “Professor” on election campaign posters and a subsequent Ministry internal letter instructing that the title not be used. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported establishing a mechanism to prevent the misuse or commercial conferral of “Doctor” and “Professor” titles, arguing that unqualified recipients are being equated with those who earned such titles through study and examinations. He also raised concern over multiple vacancies in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, questioning delays in appointments. He urged the Government to table the necessary regulations for the Constitutional Council so judicial appointments can proceed properly and without arbitrariness. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara alleged that a Cabinet memorandum on e-passports sought approval to award the procurement to Thales DIS Finland Oy/Just in Time Technologies despite ministerial claims that no decision had been made, and he tabled the document while warning of possible international and GSP-related repercussions. He also questioned plans to use Indian funds to assign digital ID printing to Madras Security Printers, citing earlier parliamentary allegations about losses, counterfeit excise stickers and blacklisting concerns. He further raised allegations over an Airbus A330-200 lease, arguing that RTI-disclosed details indicated excessive cost and maintenance risks for an ageing aircraft, and referred to broader corruption and governance concerns including Treasury and municipal-level issues. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Foreign AffairsCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara responded briefly during an interruption, rejecting a remark directed at him and accusing the other party of misconduct. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or formal proposal was raised. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised procedural concerns about being named in remarks made under Parliamentary privilege, arguing that Members should not use privilege to make allegations against colleagues who are not present to respond. He said the relevant statement had later been rejected by the Member who supposedly made the allegation and requested that the Chair review the matter and take appropriate action regarding the record and the use of privilege. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly interjected to ask who was not satisfied, seeking clarification from the preceding speaker or debate context. No substantive policy proposal, legislative argument, or demand was made in the intervention. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission to speak and stated that satisfaction on the relevant matter should be determined by the Committee rather than the Secretariat. He indicated that he would table a question of privilege. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, requested an additional minute to speak. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a question of privilege, noting that he had sought time for three consecutive days and had submitted 19 points on the matter. He stated that he had adjusted his schedule to attend Parliament and had received a letter that day, indicating concern about the handling or scheduling of his privilege issue. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order, without providing further substantive remarks or details in the recorded excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara informed the House that he has an engagement the following morning. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to consider Standing Order 118 concerning the Committee on Ethics and Standards. He argued that where a matter appears to involve parliamentary privilege, the Committee has authority to inquire and investigate, and sought permission to present the matter. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a matter under Standing Order 29 concerning parliamentary privilege, noting that an earlier privilege issue he had presented had only been partially answered and requesting that it be addressed as previously indicated. He cited the Standing Order provision giving precedence to motions on parliamentary privilege and asked the Speaker to allow him to present a related letter. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had requested the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter of privilege. No further details of the privilege issue were provided in the excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive issue or further argument is included in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned whether the rights and privileges of Members of Parliament were being protected. The intervention appears to seek clarification or assurance from the Chair or relevant parliamentary authority on safeguarding MPs’ procedural rights. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →